walkthesame: Earnest Prayer (#wtsdevo prayer) Read: Luke 22 “He withdrew about a stone’

walkthesame:

Earnest Prayer (#wtsdevo prayer)

Read: Luke 22

“He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” Luke 22:41-44

Luke 22 is about the last days of Jesus, prior to his death. Here we find that Jesus is deeply upset by the things he knows are to soon come. He is well aware that his death is coming- and that it won’t be quick or painless. He is going to suffer, He is going to feel the weight of all of our sins on his body.

Jesus prays to God and asks Him to take the burden of what is about to happen away- but only if it is God’s will. And just like that, an angel came down and gave him strength!

Through this bit of strength, Jesus begins praying more and more, so hard that the book says ‘his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground’.

Can you imagine, just for a moment, that we prayed like this? That we would take it upon ourselves to choose not to pray selfishly. To say ‘Lord, your will, not mine.’ even in the darkest depths of our lives. Even into certain death?

As this text promises, when we offer ourselves to God, He will strengthen us. He will be with us, guiding our every move. In Him, we are able to walk with strength into what God has planned for us. It may not be painless, but it will be worthwhile for us.

Today, I challenge you to read through this chapter, praying as you go. Pray earnestly, pray to give your life over to Him. Pray that His holy, worthy will be done, and watch Him as he transforms your life.

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Devotional Series: Prayer (#wtsdevo prayer)

By: Autumn Holbert \ Personal//Walk The Same