Not My Will

"Not My Will" featuring Seph Schlueter is the title track from Lizzie Morgan's album, Not My Will (Live), and serves as the conceptual anchor for the entire project. Co-written by Morgan, Jason Ingram, and Jonathan Smith, the song is a powerful statement of surrender and obedience. It draws its inspiration from the biblical account of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, an act that models a submission to a higher plan even in the face of difficulty. The song's central message is about prioritizing a divine will over one's own desires and understanding. The track is presented as a mashup with "Yes Lord, Yes," which is a classic hymn. This combination reinforces the theme of the song, moving from a position of struggle and surrender ("Not My Will") to a firm declaration of acceptance and obedience ("Yes Lord, Yes"). The live recording captures the intensity of this message, with Morgan's vocal performance conveying both the tension of the initial plea and the resolution found in the final acceptance. The song is a defining moment on the album, encapsulating its core themes of faith, surrender, and trust.