Today’s Scripture: Mark 14:38 NLT: Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak.
Jesus made this statement to Simon Peter after returning from His passionate prayer in Gethsemane on the eve of His crucifixion. What an awakening statement in versus 37 where he said to Peter: Are you asleep? Couldn’t you stay awake and watch with me even one hour?
Am I asleep? I pray I write this affirmation on my heart that I keep alert and pray. I pray that I keep watch with Jesus. What does Jesus want me to keep watch for today? I am forever intrigued by the prayer life of Jesus. We too can go, pray and keep watch as He showed us.
Jesus, who is one with God, fell face down on the ground and prayed that the Father’s will be done. We too can fall on our faces and seek the Father’s will. Lord, help me to keep alert and pray. Yes, something big is happening, are you awake?
Today’s Prayer: Abba Father, Your will be done. Help me Father to stay alert and in constant watch for Your will. Commune with me Father God and speak to me as You did Jesus. Instruct me and strengthen me to fulfill your purpose.
I know my flesh is weak and prayer to You gives me the power to overcome my temptations. You are the only way. Awaken my spirit. Amen
Tom Raines Jr.
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