Not My Will…. Being Christ-like calls for the crucifixion of our will and the creation of a new man seeking to glorify God’s will (Gal 2:20; Rom 6:1-11)

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Not My Will…

Being Christ-like calls for the crucifixion of our will and the creation of a new man seeking to glorify God’s will (Gal 2:20; Rom 6:1-11) Not My Will…

Difficulties in serving God are not found in: His commandments…for they are not burdensome (1John 5:3) The devil… for if we resist him he will flee (James 4:7) The world around us… for it holds no power that we do not give it (1John 2:15-17) Difficulties in serving God are not found in: His commandments…for they are not burdensome (1John 5:3) The devil… for if we resist him he will flee (James 4:7) The world around us… for it holds no power that we do not give it (1John 2:15-17)

The difficulties we encounter are found in a failure to properly align our will with God’s Romans 6:12-14; The difficulties we encounter are found in a failure to properly align our will with God’s Romans 6:12-14; Not My Will…

Resolution and resignation to the will of God – Matt 26:39, 42; Lk 22:42 Desire to see the Father’s will accomplished - Is 53 Union of wills - Jn 10:30 Proper valuation of will - Matt 26:40,41 Commitment and surrender of will - 1Jn 5:14 Resolution and resignation to the will of God – Matt 26:39, 42; Lk 22:42 Desire to see the Father’s will accomplished - Is 53 Union of wills - Jn 10:30 Proper valuation of will - Matt 26:40,41 Commitment and surrender of will - 1Jn 5:14 Jesus’ Response in Gethsemane

Do we forfeit our own will and desire for that of God? Do we offer our prayers unto God to be answered according to his will? Do we have the kind of faith that is content within any circumstances? Do we readily accept the consequences of obedience that will involve loss and even shame? Do we forfeit our own will and desire for that of God? Do we offer our prayers unto God to be answered according to his will? Do we have the kind of faith that is content within any circumstances? Do we readily accept the consequences of obedience that will involve loss and even shame? What Does this Mean for Us?