As I study the book of Mark in my Community Bible Study class, I am struck by Jesus' prayer life. We are no stranger to his miracles and his love for all people. But I believe that Jesus' success in His ministry was a result of His prayers to God the Father.
Jesus recognized the importance of "breaking away" from His mission. To rest. To be strengthened. To be reaffirmed by the Father. He did not neglect to stay connected with God, the source of all power.
Even in His agony over His impending death on the cross, He prayed to God.
Even as He was hanging on the cross, He cried out.
Our 21-day devotional noted that "God does not want merely to answer our prayers; He wants to spend time with us to prepare us for the answer that will come."
Jesus' prayers prepared Him for what was to come. And He won the battle on His knees.
Lord, help me to follow in Jesus' footsteps and win battles on my knees. Help me to be prayerful and stay connected with You during trying times and also during joyful times. May You find me more often on my knees than doing Your "work".
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