Pray Before All Things

Reflection 

What a moment of grace and intimacy we witness here in the garden of Gethsemane, the beautiful language of “Abba Father.” We are aware of the deep anguish the Lord felt and the weight of what He was about to do, and yet He was obedient and committed Himself to the Father’s will. We are struck that even before Jesus moved, He prayed. Even before the greatest redemptive moment – Jesus’ journey to the cross that won our salvation – there was prayer. Before action comes Prayer! 

Prayer

Lord, as we look at the task ahead, one that could seem daunting and almost impossible, we say “not our will but your will be done.” We commit ourselves to be obedient to you, to follow you, to go where you send us and to carry your light into the darkness.

MARK 14:32-36

32  And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.”  35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”