Matthew 26:39-42
39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”
When we pray fervently, we should follow in Jesus steps - not what we want, but searching out what God wants that aligns with His will as seen in His word. Then we can persevere in prayer no matter how weak we are, knowing that He will accomplish all His work. We can be part of that if we keep in step with His Spirit and word, no matter the consequences for us. This is the example Jesus gave, the disciples followed, and many through the centuries since have truly testified.
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