Prayer is an important part of the Christian's life. There are many promises concerning prayer. We are told that if we ask, we shall receive. So that the Father may be glorified in the Son, we can ask in Jesus' name and receive it. To those who abide in the vine, asking what they will shall be granted. But what do you do when you are struggling in a trial? You don't feel as if you are abiding because the world is turned up side down. You are so confused and you can't tell what is God's will. You are afraid that if you ask for something in particular, God may become angry with your request. So then, how do you with great confidence pray?
From Jesus' prayer in the garden, we learn that it is okay to simply pour out your heart and ask God for what you want. It may sound selfish, but it is alright. You may pray that God would take vengeance on your enemies or on those that are trying to destroy you. David did so with great liberty. You may be asking for monetary gain, healing or some other form of divine intervention. However, after bearing your burden to God and asking for what you want, you should submit yourself to him and his divine plan. That is what Jesus did. He actually asked that if possible, the cross could be avoided, but then submitted to the Father's will. I am really glad for the submitting. Had it not been for those few words, I would still be lost and continue to experience all the hurt that came along with it.
So, when you are in a trial, pray for your heart's desire, but don't forget to submit to God and his plan. As we benefited from Christ's submission, somebody needs your submission as well.
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