When Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane, He knew that He would
be suffering a horrible death just a few short days away. He did
the most powerful thing He knew how to do ~ pray to His Father.
What I love about Jesus is that He actually asked that this burden
be lifted from Him. He didn't go like a robot lamb doing whatever
He was programmed to do ~ He asked for a different outcome yet
willfully trusted and submitted to God's authority. In return, God
sent an angel to strengthen Him. (Luke 22:30-53)
"Jesus had a 'usual' pattern of prayer.... In what situations have
you been inclined toward human-centered forcefulness in your
marriage? What 'sword' might Jesus be asking you to put away?" Do
you pray, trust and submit to God's authority regarding conflict,
disruption and dissension with your partner?
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