Today's Scripture:
Matthew 26:36-46

Key Verse:
Matthew 26:36

"Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder."

The Point:
Surrender is the prayerful response that says, "Yes, Lord."
There is more we can do after we pray, but there is nothing we can do until we first pray.

Confess and Forsake Any Known Sin:

Probing Questions:

• Have you argued with or blamed others because of your circumstances?
• Have you blamed the Church or your brethren for your circumstances?
• Have you spent your nights in sleepless worry and fear rather than in prayer?

Confess this lack of faith in God as sin, and ask God to forgive you as you recommit to surrender to His will for your life in all things.

Praise:
I am strong in the power of His might!

Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."

Request:

• Ask God to meet with you daily as you "cast all your cares upon him," for you know that "He careth for you."
• Ask God to point out the burdens we have been unwilling to let go of.
• Ask God to give wisdom to local and state leaders to help them lead in His way.
• Ask God to forgive you for criticizing your leaders more than you prayed for them.

Request:
1 Timothy 2:1-4