Tribute Quartet - Not My Will Lyrics
Lyrics
If I ask for things that I should not ask for
If I pray for things selfishly
If I ask for myself and not for my neighbor
Take this veil from my eyes and let me see
"Not my will, but Thine be done, " prayed Jesus
May this same prayer be mine every day
When this robe of flesh that I wear makes me falter
Guide my steps, hold my hand all the way
When my pathway is dark and my heart is so weary
If I seek for an easier way
If I worry because my load gets so heavy
Make me willing to walk in thy way.
"Not my will, but Thine be done, " prayed Jesus
May this same prayer be mine every day
When this robe of flesh that I wear makes me falter
Guide my steps, hold my hand all the way
Guide my steps, hold my hand all the way
The way
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Tribute Quartet - "Not My Will" (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
I’ve been thinking about this song since I heard it. It’s funny how a few lines can just stop you in your tracks, especially when they touch on that Gethsemane moment. When they sing about asking for things selfishly, it hits a nerve because that is usually where my prayer life starts—me trying to steer the ship. It’s hard to admit that I often look for the easier way out, the path that doesn't hurt, and the song feels like it’s catching me in the act of wanting comfort over obedience. That phrase about the robe of flesh making us falter—it sounds a bit old-fashioned, maybe, but it feels true to how heavy and stubborn this human nature of ours actually is. I keep thinking about how Jesus surrendered His own desire in the garden, and how that wasn't just some poetic gesture, but a real, agonizing death to His own will. If I’m honest, I don't know if I can actually say, "Not my will," and mean it the way He did. It’s easy to sing the words, but when the darkness comes and the load feels impossible to carry, the temptation to pull back is so strong. It makes me wonder if I’m just repeating a prayer because it sounds holy or if I’m actually prepared to walk the path that leads through the suffering. The Bible is clear that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, and this song doesn't try to hide that struggle. It’s like it knows that I’m prone to wander even when I’m trying to pray. I want to trust that He’s holding my hand, but part of me wonders if I’m really ready to let go of the steering wheel, or if I’m just asking Him to help me drive where I want to go.