Maundy Thursday

It's Holy Week and tonight is our church's Maundy Thursday service. It's a time to reflect and remember what my Savior went through leading up to his crucifixion. We'll have the Lord's supper just like Jesus had with his disciples. As I was looking for a verse to do for our family's daily email that we send, I came to this verse in Matthew 26,

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

I've thought and thought about this and I can truly see the human side of Jesus. As much as he wanted to follow His father's plan, he also knew what was ahead of him and he was asking for it to be taken from him. And yet, he tells his Father, not my will but yours!

How I struggle with this in my life! I know that God has a beautiful plan for me, however, I admit there are times when I follow my own plans.

Tonight as I participate in our service may my prayer be that of Jesus...not my will but yours, Father!