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Are you exhausted by the never ending demands of life? If you are do what Jesus did—make prayer a priority! As His popularity grew prayer became increasingly critical. He was pressed on every side. He was tempted to yield to the expectations of the multitudes. He was caught in the tension between those who wanted to make Him a king and those who sought his death. More and more He found it necessary to “…withdrew to lonely places and pray” (Luke 5:16 NIV), for only in fellowship with the Father could He renew His physical and emotional energies. Only in prayer could He find strength to complete His mission.
Again he prayed, “My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I’m ready. Do it your way.”
— Matthew 26:42 (MSG)
Lord we are pressed on every side. Help us, strengthen us as we pray. Amen.