Why did Jesus pray for God's will to be done in the garden?

Jesus' prayer in the garden reflects His perfect obedience and submission to the Father's will. Despite His anguish, He prayed, 'not my will, but Thine, be done' (Luke 22:42). This moment illustrates the profound reality of Christ's dual nature—fully God and fully man. His prayer was pivotal because it set the stage for the ultimate act of sacrifice on the cross, where He would fulfill the divine plan of redemption. By aligning His will with the Father’s, He models for believers the importance of surrendering to God's plan, even when faced with extreme difficulty. It speaks to the heart of the gospel, emphasizing that through His obedience, we have been redeemed.