Praying in Pain

Series: Pray Like This

Praying in Pain

Matthew 26:36-46

the story

Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before His death.            (36)

He took His closest friends to pray with Him.             (37-38)

Most scholars believe “the cup” referred to the wrath of God, not simply physical pain.  

He submitted to the Father’s will even though it was not easy.  (39)

His disciples were not much support; they slept while he was in pain.   (40)

He prayed at length about his death.  (41-46)

biblical lessons 

We are supposed to turn to God in our pain.

It is appropriate to express our true feelings to God.

We should enlist our friends to offer prayer support.

Some things cannot be addressed through a quick prayer.

pagan prayer (vs) Christian prayer

Pagan prayer tries to get God to do what man desires.    

Christian prayer speaks to God and pursues submission to His will.

The real difference between Christian prayer and pagan prayer is who is treated like God.           

Today’s Takeaways

Christianity isn’t a religion that gets you out of pain; 

it is a relationship with God that gets you through it. 

Life with Jesus isn’t easy, but you don’t have to live it alone.

Through prayer, we can find strength and hope.