Yielding to God’s Will
Brethren, we all agree and pray as Jesus did, ”Not my will, but thy will be done.”
But to experience this yieldedness to God’s will in our lives is another thing. Yet it is at this point I see many of us deeply struggling (or needing to).
Take that area of your life that presently is large and a point of decision (or in need of decision). Are you experiencing submission to God’s will at this point? Will you accept having or not having what you so deeply desire? Is there a sense of joy, peace and contentment either way?
I have found that in order to experience this benefit of yielding to God’s way in my life it demands, at times, a deep contest with my will.
Hours and days may pass as the battle rages. At times I must “fall on my knees” several times a day. In the end I give way to His will.
His will may be ‘yes,’ ‘no,’ or ‘wait.’ And, I always know when I have truly yielded to His will for me. How so?
It is when I experience no disappointment if I must do or cannot have what I so strongly want. It is when not having my way no longer disappoints me.
Rather I find joy in knowing He has a better plan! Yes, it is most wonderful to experience yieldedness to God’s will.
Go, my brother or sister, often to your knees. Pray and yield until this is your experience. The result is a joy, peace and contentment the world does not have. It is truly to experience joy unspeakable and full of glory! It is a peace that passes all understanding.