Pray Because Jesus Needed to and So Do You

My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will. MATTHEW 26:39Another reason to pray is that this was the practice of Jesus. Jesus went to a solitary place to pray when He came to the hour of greatest trial (26:36-46).The Bible tells us that Jesus prayed the same thing three times. He was wrestling and so He went back to the Father again and again to find help and relief. If the Son of God did this, how much more should we do this in our weakness?Prayer is how you will receive help from God. “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16).Many people who call themselves Christians feel that they do not really receive help from God. If that’s the case, ask yourself: Am I really praying? It is through prayer that the help of God is received—you draw near to the throne of grace. When was the last time you prayed again and again to find help and relief?Written by Colin SmithRead by Sue McLeish www.openthebible.org.uk