Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Mark 14:38
Jesus is praying all night before his arrest and crucifixion, and finds that his disciples can't stay awake with him.
This is a basic conflict we all face, between our spiritual aspiration and our physical limitation.
-In what ways, and to what degree, is my body weak?
-How willing is my spirit?
Lord, I surrender myself to your purposes and plans for me. Make my spirit completely willing to bend to your will. Show me where my body is weak, and give me wisdom and strength to overcome my weaknesses
"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak."
This is a basic conflict we all face, between our spiritual aspiration and our physical limitation.
-In what ways, and to what degree, is my body weak?
-How willing is my spirit?
Lord, I surrender myself to your purposes and plans for me. Make my spirit completely willing to bend to your will. Show me where my body is weak, and give me wisdom and strength to overcome my weaknesses
