What do you do when you find resistance in your life and you are unsure about what's ahead?
Many people panic, others give up because it's too hard to persist, and still others begin to murmur and complain. Jesus gives us the perfect example of what to do. At the worst moment of His life, in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus prayed. "And going a little farther, He threw himself on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him." Mark 14:35 (NRSV)
Critical situations arise and you find yourself at the end of your ability, and you feel inadequate and you don't know what to do. You know something more is needed. But what? A new translation of the Bible, a degree in counseling, listening to another sermon, take a study course? No, most of all you need power from heaven. If you want to see breakthrough in difficult - even seemingly impossible - situations, pray for courage to take another step forward. We all need courage to face tough reality.
Pray for courage to trust God completely through the pain and for the eventual victory ahead. At His worst moment in life, Jesus prayed.
Now He is your advocate in heaven - and He knows the courage you need - Pray!
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