Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.”
~ Matthew 26:40-42
We all know weakness, don't we? I certainly do. Even when I want to do right things, I end up messing it up. There are times when I wrestle with the same situation or circumstance over and over. Again, I find it comforting that Jesus knows that same struggle.
Jesus' example here shows that sometimes we need to say, "Yes" to God whole heartedly, even when we know the outcome may bring pain.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for helping me in my weak places and showing me an example of accepting difficulty. Help me say, "Yes" to your will for my life.
Amen.
