Lesson 17: A Humanitarian by Giving Us Prayer
Art & Music That Matters
Your Will Be Done
Performed by City Alight
Song Lyrics
Your will be done, my God and Father
As in heaven, so on earth
My heart is drawn to self-exalting
Help me seek Your kingdom first
As Jesus walked, so I shall walk
Held by Your same unchanging love
Be still my soul, O lift your voice and pray:
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’
How in that Garden he persisted
I may never fully know
The fearful weight of true obedience
It was held by him alone
What wondrous faith, to bear that cross!
To bear my sin, what wondrous love!
My hope was sure, when there my Saviour prayed:
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done.’
When I am lost, when I am broken
In the night of fear and doubt
Still I will trust in my good Father
Yes, to one great King I bow!
As Jesus rose, so I shall rise
In ransomed glory at the throne
My heart restored
With all your saints I sing:
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done!’
As we go forth, our God and Father
Lead us daily in the fight
That all the world might see Your glory
And Your Name be lifted high
And in this Name we overcome
For You shall see us safely home
Now as your church, we lift our voice and pray:
‘Father, not my will but Yours be done!’
Words and music by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson
Questions to Consider
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As humans, we are at a loss in so many ways, unsure of what to do, unsure of what to say, and unsure of what the future holds.
But there is a prayer, however, which can be prayed when our voices fail us. It is a prayer that our Lord Jesus prayed as his world seemed to be falling apart – an innocent man praying alone in the garden, abandoned by his friends, betrayed by those he trusted, and awaiting his death.
Even at his lowest point, Jesus was able to pray, “Father not my will, but yours be done,” because he knew that, in the chaos, his Father loved him and that his Father’s will was always good. If there was any plan that Jesus trusted in that dreadful hour, it was his Father’s.
We offer this simple song, simply played, amid this present trial, so that you might be able to pray these words along with our Savior. There is a God who is still ruling on the throne, and he is our good and loving Father. If there is anything in which you can put your trust at this uncertain time, let it be the will of your loving Father.
Church, in the chaos – in bedrooms, living rooms, hospital rooms, and virtual rooms – let us lift our voices in prayer and sing, “Father, not my will but Yours be done!”
Illustrating Our Sin & Our Savior
Artwork by Chris Powers
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:14-16
Questions to Consider
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God wants you to “enter” his presence and “draw near” with “boldness” and “full assurance.” This is no time for doubting that access or timidly trying to gain access through some backdoor. Thank God by boldly walking through the front door with Jesus as your key. Faith in Christ alone also provides access to turn to God in any trouble. Complete confidence means you can look forward to Judgment Day knowing the door to living eternally with Heavenly Father has already been opened.
How are we able to approach this Heavenly King? It all comes down to who you know. When you know and trust in Jesus, you’re in. You can approach God in confidence now and always.
On our own, we are enemies of God and distant from him with no right to draw closer.
God sent his Son to come and get us and bring us to him.
