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When Jesus made this prayer, Jesus was showing his vulnerable side to God. He was in distress about what he was about to face – “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death.” This shows that whenever we pray, Jesus can fully relate and understand. Isn’t it comforting to know that we are not alone because Jesus Christ has also been through such emotional turmoil himself? Jesus Turned To God In Petition, Not The Disciples Who Were With Him

This article is part of our prayer resources meant to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertain times. Remember, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, and God knows your heart even if you can't find the words to pray. We may never understand some of God’s plan for us and sometimes even wonder if God knows what is best for us. But God does. He knows what is best for us. His will and plans for us are “to prosper [us] and not to harm [us], plans to give [us] hope and a future” ( Jeremiah 29:11 ). And Jesus knows this because twice, when he asked God to ‘take this cup from [him]’, J esus reaffirmed his desire to accomplish God’s will both times. He firmly trusted God’s plan and obeyed him regardless of all his struggles. Praying for surrender and obedience is a powerful prayer we should all learn. God’s Unconditional Love For Us Luke 23: 42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Lessons We Can Learn From The Criminal’s Prayer Difficult Times Reveal Our Faith In GodDr. David Garland commented on this passage in the NIV Zondervan Study Bible: “Paul describes four elements of a life that is worthy of and fully pleasing to the Lord: bearing fruit, growing in knowledge of God, being strengthened for endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks. These fundamentals will fend off the harmful pressures from false teachers.” Pray these petitions to ground yourself in Christ and root yourself in sound doctrine.

King Solomon inherited the throne of David and was ruling over Israel. Despite his royal status, Solomon knows that it was nothing compared to God. He displays great humility in verse 7 when he identified himself as ‘a little child’ in front of God. It is Solomon’s way of saying “I can’t do this. The job is so much bigger than what I can handle, I must rely on God”. When we come to God in prayer, do we truly humble ourselves before Him? Asking For Understanding Is Also Part Of Wisdom Being angry is a valid and just emotion. It is okay to get angry. Jesus got angry too. In Matthew 21:12-17 and John 2: 13-17 where he found the people of Jerusalem had turned God’s temple into a marketplace. Jesus got angry and overturned tables because they have defiled the holiness of the temple courts. Be Angry, But Do Not Sin If you feel like you’re spiritually dying of thirst, take heart. There is ALWAYS hope in God, our salvation. When you feel depressed, preach that to yourself. And cry out to God to satisfy your famished soul. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (verses 14–19) Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. 4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. 5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. 6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Lessons We Can Learn From David’s Prayer Being Angry Is ValidWhen we feel trapped in darkness, look to God in faith and ask Him to act. Living by faith is like following a rope that leads us out of the darkness. Prayer for Good health ( 3 John 1:2): Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.