“Can you think of a time you knew what the right thing to do was—but didn’t want to do it?”
(Keep it light or serious—could be anything from eating veggies to making a hard relational decision.)

S.O.A.P

Scripture. Observation. Application. Prayer
Mark 14:32–36
Romans 12:2
Colossians 3:23
1 Corinthians 15:58

Obeservation:

What emotions or actions do you notice in Jesus as He enters the garden?

How do the disciples respond to Jesus’ instruction to “stay here and keep watch”?

What do you notice about how Jesus prays—his posture, his honesty, and his surrender?

What repeated words or phrases in verse 36 reveal the intensity of Jesus’ decision?

How would you describe the contrast between what Jesus wanted and what He chose?

Application:

Where in your life do you feel “pressed” between your will and God’s will?

What helps you move toward obedience when God’s will feels difficult or unclear?

How can you begin to practice a posture of “not my will, but Yours” this week?

What would it look like to “always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord” in your daily life?

Prayer:

“Father, not my will, but Yours be done. In the places where I feel pressure, give me clarity and courage. Help me obey—not just in the big moments, but in the daily ones. I want to walk in Your will, in Your way, always. Amen.”