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“Not my will, but thine, be done” is an expression of trust rooted in the Savior’s choice to place divine purpose above personal desire. It reflects a willingness to move forward in faith, believing that surrender to God’s will is not defeat but a deeper form of strength shaped by love, wisdom, and perfect understanding.
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“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”—Luke 22:42
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“While we work and wait together for the answers to some of our prayers, I offer you my apostolic promise that they are heard and they are answered, though perhaps not at the time or in the way we wanted. But they are always answered at the time and in the way an omniscient and eternally compassionate parent should answer them.”—Jeffrey R. Holland, “Waiting on the Lord”
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Living the Principle: Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done
- Practice naming what you are holding most tightly and consciously place it before God in prayer, not asking for a specific outcome but expressing willingness to accept His direction. This act shifts prayer from negotiation to trust and clarifies where personal will may be resisting divine guidance.
- When answers feel delayed or incomplete, choose obedience in the next clear, faithful step rather than waiting for full understanding. Moving forward with what has already been revealed strengthens spiritual confidence and honors the belief that God’s timing is purposeful.
- Respond to disappointment or unmet hopes by reaffirming confidence in God’s character rather than rehashing the outcome. Reframing unanswered prayers as evidence of divine care cultivates patience and aligns the heart with the assurance that God’s answers are shaped by eternal perspective.
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This Day in Church History
1900: President Lorenzo Snow issues an official statement reaffirming the Church’s position against new plural marriages.
1955: The Church announces the LDS Boy Scouts can earn the Duty to God Award, similar to other religious groups’ awards. This award recognizes faith and activity for young boys in the church.
1976: David B. Haight is ordained an Apostle, replacing Hugh B. Brown, who had died.
What has helped you trust God’s will when the outcome was different than you hoped? Share your thoughts in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
