Discipline and Strength in Faith

Luke 22:39-53
Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives & Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested
"Pray that you will not be overcome by temptation." (40)
"Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet, I want your will, not mine." (42)
"Get up and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you." (46)

It is evident that prayer is where we can draw upon God's strength. I need to spend more time in prayer. If I were a strong prayer warrior, I would be better able and equipped to hear God calling me and better able to resist temptation. I ask that God give me a stronger sense of discipline.

1 Thessalonians 3:5-8
Timothy's Report about the Church
"It gives us new life, knowing you remain strong in your faith." (8)

This passage of scripture is about faith and about joy in knowing that our faith in God is strong. This seems so fitting as my loved one has recently told me about his renewed desire to seek the Lord's help in his suffering. God is showing me that he desires us to have faith in Him. I feel this sense of "new life" because I have greater joy knowing that my loved one is seeking God. I am to continue to pray, as God has faithful in answering my prayers. I ask God to forgive me for the times a shadow of doubt crosses my path.