Prayer Starter - Thursday, September 25, 2025 - "Pray Like Jesus - Submission over Emotions"


Good Thursday Morning -

This week are reflecting on some of the prayers of Jesus. Today's prayer is found in Luke 22:42-44

And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”  And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

Jesus' prayer in the garden right before His death, teaches us that Jesus was all about doing the work of the Father.  The prayer reveals His personal pain and His willingness to obey the divine purpose. It shows us the tension between human emotions and a divine calling.  By trusting God and submitting to Him, Jesus sets an example for us to do God's will even in difficult circumstances.

Father, I pray to You that I can learn to trust You and do Your will no matter my circumstances. It is hard - my human emotions cause me to fear. Help me to be able to follow Your divine calling and do Your will.

(Spend a few minutes, telling God what challenges you face right now and how you want to trust Him, but you feel weak. Ask Him, to give you strength and overcome your fears).

Heavenly Father, I continue my prayer this morning and ask You to help me be a light to those You send my way. Help me to trust You in all things and to listen to Your Holy Spirit. Bless my service to You. By the power of Jesus, Amen.

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