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Posted by Dion Todd August 6th, 2024 2,875 Views 33 Comments
Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cup can't pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done." He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words. Matthew 26:42 WEB.
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, He knew trouble was coming. He was troubled in His spirit, so He went to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. That is where He gained strength. Jesus kept praying and went back three times, repeating the same words.
There is a time to pray in faith and stand on it, but here we see Jesus Himself go back and pray the same words again when He was troubled and sorrowful. He prayed until He had the peace in His spirit to face the trial that was soon coming.
I often pray while driving down the road, cutting the grass, or walking through a grocery store, but real peace comes to me when my face is on the carpet, pouring my heart out to God. Learning to pray hard and be honest and sincere will change your life.
Submit your life to God's plan with, "My Father, Your will be done." I have seen impossible situations change overnight through intense prayer, but you have got to be desperate. You have got to want change and be willing to do it His way instead of yours. For example, I prayed and prayed for our computer business, but He wanted me in ministry instead. My will had to go for His to come.
While in his 40s, one of my seminary teachers developed a deadly stomach cancer, a type that no one had previously survived. He grew deathly sick and bedridden. The doctors were out of ideas and were ready to call in hospice.
One night, the church had a prayer meeting, especially for him, and they brought him there. The intercessors anointed him with oil and prayed intensely for him for over four hours. He went home and began to vomit up an awful black liquid. When the next morning came, he no longer had cancer. He is now in his 80s and still teaching.
If you are facing something difficult and are troubled, anxious, and sorrowful. Then find a quiet place alone and spend time praying and sitting in the Lord's presence until the peace comes. That's the way Jesus did it, and He is our example. If you are too weak, find others who will pray with you. When the peace finally comes, you will be able to face anything.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please lead me into all that You have for me and surround me with people who are willing to pray. Help me see the big picture through Your eyes and to trust in You. Guide my decisions and protect me from deception. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Mari Kaufmann
1 year ago
Help me God to have peace with the loss of my boy. He was fifty but he’s still my baby. I know we all die but this is so dreadful. God I love you Amen
Comment from Joe Miller
1 year ago
I was just thinking of you and praying for you.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Cont'd prayers, Mari, may the Lord comfort you and fill your heart with His peace! 🙏🤗
Comment from Joe Miller
1 year ago
You are right. It is so dreadful.
I pray you peace on the death of your baby boy.
I will pray for you.
Post from Susan Petho
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Bettye Looney
1 year ago
🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽❤️
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, please lead me into all that You have for me and surround me with people who are willing to pray. Help me see the big picture through Your eyes and to trust in You. Guide my decisions and protect me from deception. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Debi Burton
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, please lead me into all that You have for me and surround me with people who are willing to pray. Help me see the big picture through Your eyes and to trust in You. Guide my decisions and protect me from deception. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
I'm praying for you Miss Debi... May the Lord direct your path... In Jesus name... Amen 🙏🏼❤️
Post from Sylvia Todd
1 year ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday and thank you for all your prayers over the hurricane/tropical storm! Praying for all in the path of the storms in the east and the fires in the west!
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 year ago
Good morning, praying with you, Sylvia!🙏🧡
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
AMEN, this I pray!!! There is so much power in intercessory prayer when we lift up others to the Lord with all the many needs, should it be for salvation, healing, provision, or any other needs, the Lord knows and HE will answer according to His holy will, especially when we lift up our brothers or sisters that seem to be under constant attacks from the evil one as they are trying to serve the Lord and walk the path laid out before them!!! What a privilege it is to come together and pray for one another - James 5:15-16!!! 🙏 Praise the Lord!!!🙏
Post from David Krull
1 year ago
Amen. Father I struggle praying as much as I need to because of my headaches. Forgive me my sins and heal me for Your Namesake so I can be effective for You again. Strengthen me by the power of Your Spirit Lord. Heal my wife of her neurological pain. I’m worn out..
But God. All things are possible. I believe in You Jesus and Your healing Blood. It cleanses us from unrighteousness and saves us. It heals us and I declare Your Blood over us, our bodies, our home, our families. I pray for salvation and rededication of family who are not close to You and Your ways. I pray for Miranda who needs a job and a vehicle for her kids…in Jesus Christ Name. I praise Your Holy Name Jesus. You are able Lord.
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
Dear David, I'm praying with you and for you, your wife and your entire family! 🙏 May the Lord of hope, grace and mercy fill your heart with hope, may He give you restful nights and peace everlasting, may He meet all of your needs according to His good will, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen and Amen!!! 🙏
Comment from Craig Mondello
1 year ago
In the name of Jesus I am standing in agreement and praying this for him as well amen.
Comment from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
I'm so praying for you and your wife Mr. David... May the Lord bring you both peace and healing 🙏🏼
Post from Madalyn Myers
1 year ago
This is what I needed to hear. Thank You Pastor Dion for the Devotional Readings. They are inspiring. I got so much going on it's hard to keep focused. But I have faith that things will work out for me. Love to all at RHM. I have been on this ministry for ten years. It don't seem like it's been that long but it has. I am grateful for the love and support.
Post from Yvette York
1 year ago
AMEN AMEN Heavenly Father Help Me See The Big Picture Through Your Eyes And To Trust In You More. Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Yes Lord, You're will be done in my circumstances, for You know my heart. You know the situation. Thank you Lord Jesus for everything you do for me and my family today and everyday. In Jesus Name I ask and pray, Amen
Post from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
Prayers for everyone in the path of hurricane Debby... May the Lord put a protective shield over all of you to protect you from harm... In Jesus name I pray 🙏🏼 Amen
Post from Valeri Frank
1 year ago
Happy Tuesday... I hope everyone is having a blessed day. May the Lord bless you today and every day... 🙏🏼😊
Post from Donald Woodard
1 year ago
Thank You
Post from Scott Riegelmann
1 year ago
Amen thank you Father
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
Amen 🙏!!
Post from Lynn Brown
1 year ago
Exactly what I needed to hear today! Amen.
Post from Latasha Murphy
1 year ago
Awesome Devotional today. Aligning with Gods will never fails. Praying for safety for those in SC.
Post from Susan Quinn
1 year ago
Lord, I pray to You for peace of mind, heart and soul and for guidance thru this storm. Your will be done. Amen
Post from Theresa Bright
1 year ago
I pray for protection from the storm ⛈️ for all of you. In Jesus name, Amen.
Post from Candy Laventure
1 year ago
Amen!
Prayers that Debby bypasses your area.
Please stay safe 🙏
Post from Elena Vasquez
1 year ago
Amen. May God protect you from the passage of that storm, brothers 🙏. Take care.
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, Help me to see the big picture and Live a prayerful Life, I pray in our Lord Jesus name, Amen!
Post from Laura Clark
1 year ago
Amen! Good morning everyone. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. This message was a blessing, Pastor. Thank you.
Post from Suzanne Russell
1 year ago
I'm praying for all who might be affected by the hurricane. May God keep you safe and in His care! I plead the blood of Jesus over you all for your protection and safety! Amen
Post from Brenda F
1 year ago
Amen
Post from Dana Rozell
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 year ago
Amen, thank you Jesus
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
Amen 🌟 and thank you for the opportunity to be part of this amazing community 🌟 and many many prayers for you and Sylvia
and everyone in the path of the storm!
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 day ago
Thank you so much again for making your devotionals available to us even on our phones, Pastor!!! 😁
Comment from Debi Burton
3 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion Todd!
Comment from Madalyn Myers
4 days ago
Thank You
Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
4 days ago
Thank you, Pastor!
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion!