We should pray just as boldly as Jesus did. We should bring him our deepest desires. But we should also pray as Jesus did, adding “your will be done.”
There seems to be a growing notion in our society that says if something is perceived as negative, harmful, or toxic we should cut it out of our lives. The root of this aligns with a Biblical worldview; we’ve been given the gift of life and should steward it as responsibly as we know how. Yet...
The disciples all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above.”
Who are my mother and brothers?
I am always impressed by people who have undergone great tragedy, yet continue to put their hope and trust in God.