Even when we know that God’s way is best for us, we may still struggle to obey Him. When Christ, our Savior faced the horrible reality of bearing our sins on the cross, He agonized in prayer saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” (Matthew 26:39). Jesus, who lived to do His Father’s will, struggled and prayed, then willingly obeyed. And He can help us as we grapple with the difficult choices in our lives. C. S. Lewis wrote, “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, in the end, “Thy will be done.” If we continually choose our own way, He will allow us to suffer the consequences. Submitting to God’s will saves us the trouble of seeking forgiveness for disobedience later. It is best to surrender to God now. If we do, we will have the assurance that His way is best for us. — Matthew 26:39