UN/Broken - Day 33
When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Matthew 26:43-44
It could be that Jesus was more at peace by now and less in need of his disciples’ social support. He went back to the prayers that had been helping him.
His request of “may your will be done” is a type of prayer that scholars have called a petitionary prayer, asking God for something. In a study of different kinds of prayer, petitionary prayer was associated with more optimism, higher well-being, and lower stress (Ai et al. 2008).
In the next verses, Jesus seems ready to face his impending torture and death actively.
When crises confront us, it is helpful to remember Jesus asking God for a particular outcome while adding that ultimately, he wanted God’s will to be accomplished.
It could be that Jesus was more at peace by now and less in need of his disciples’ social support. He went back to the prayers that had been helping him.
His request of “may your will be done” is a type of prayer that scholars have called a petitionary prayer, asking God for something. In a study of different kinds of prayer, petitionary prayer was associated with more optimism, higher well-being, and lower stress (Ai et al. 2008).
In the next verses, Jesus seems ready to face his impending torture and death actively.
When crises confront us, it is helpful to remember Jesus asking God for a particular outcome while adding that ultimately, he wanted God’s will to be accomplished.
By Richie Pruehs
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I discovered Crosswalk when my adult son was in proton therapy at LLUMC. As a discouraged Adventist, I was filled with joy to attend regularly for six weeks. I don't live in the area but listen religiously every week on YouTube on my TV. There is a special and real ministry going here. You are relevant and I love being a part of it.
Dan, we appreciate the kind words. We are so glad we could be there as a source of joy for you during a difficult time. We will keep your son in our prayers.