Tuesday, July 8, 2014

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

Luke 22

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” v42

As Jesus was praying the night before his crucifixion, his prayer was immediately answered:

An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. v43

This encouraged even more fervent prayer from Jesus:

And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. v44

I know prayer is important, it works, and I need to focus on prayer with my wife.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus, I know You hear and respond to all of my prayers.  You love me.  I know this.  I am not worth such love and blessing.  I sin and fall short of the glory of God.  I am impatient, arrogant, prideful, angry, harsh, etc.  Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus.  Help me turn from such sin and towards You.  Help me be the man You intend for me.  Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength.