Today’s prayer
Written prayerOh, my Lord, when you entered into the garden of Gethsemane and needed the support of your disciples they had no idea what you were facing. They knew your heart was sorrowful and must have felt the heavy oppression weighing on you. You asked them to pray as you wrestled with the cup of your approaching death. You sweat drops of blood as you prayed the cup might pass from you, but if not you surrendered to your fathers will and agreed for his will to be done. When you rose up from prayer your disciples were so overcome by your distress they became overpowered by the grief, and fell into a deep sleep. You had to face this pivotal moment of agony alone. My heart bleeds for you my precious Lord. I can’t imagine how great your suffering must have been before you faced the humiliation of the cross. Lord don’t let sorrow overwhelm me and cause me to abdicate my authority to prayerfully call for heavenly help. It is in those times of trouble I need to keep my spirit alert and not be overcome by oppression. Strengthen me Lord, and don’t let me slumber when you need me most. In Jesus name, amen.
