Jesus is your example to pray. You belong to God your Father.

Jesus is your example to pray. You belong to God your Father.

“it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Lk 3:21)

“I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.” (Jn 17:9)

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1Cor 1:9)

“truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” (1Jn 1:3,4)

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” (Mk 1:35)

“As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening.” (Lk 9:29)

“And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” (Lk 22:44)

“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” (Matt 26:39)

“Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.” (Matt 26”42)

“So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.” (Matt 26:44)

“Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, Sit here while I pray.” (Mk 14:32)

“He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.” (Mk 14:35)

“Again He went away and prayed, and spoke the same words.” (Mk 14:39)

“And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed” (Lk 22:41)

“So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” (Lk 5:16)

“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” (2Thes 3:5)

Reading: 1Sam 19-21; Lk 3