Not my will, but Yours be done.

A Bible affirmation for letting go, rooted in Luke 22:42.

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

Luke 22:42 · BSB

Reflection

In Gethsemane, Jesus asked if there was any other way, and then surrendered: not My will, but Yours. Letting go isn't pretending you have no preferences. It's telling God honestly, then trusting Him with the outcome.

A prayer

Father, here's what I want. But not my will. Yours be done.

More verses for letting go

I can let go of needing to understand everything. Proverbs 3:5-6 This burden isn't who I am. I'm giving it to God. Psalm 55:22 Jesus is gentle with me. I can learn His pace. Matthew 11:29 I'm releasing what's behind me so I can see what God is doing next. Isaiah 43:18-19 I'm leaving what's behind and pressing toward what's ahead. Philippians 3:13-14 I'm opening my hands and letting God carry this. 1 Peter 5:7 I'm committing this to God, and He will act. Psalm 37:5 God has thrown my sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 God has removed my sins as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12 I'm leaving justice in God's hands. Romans 12:19 Forgiving sets me free too. Mark 11:25 God has chosen to remember my sins no more. Isaiah 43:25

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