In the Modeling of Prayer - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

Christ, in community
answering the disciples’ question
in the garden, the disciples asleep
pouring out his thoughts
tears falling heavy, like blood
in the anguish, knowing
the road to Jerusalem
to the cross, to the grave
in the modeling of prayer
hope for all of us
in coming to God in prayer
the love, the presence
the one on one relationship
coming joyful, thankful
even in our greatest trials
in our day to day struggles,
following the example of Christ
falling to our knees
praying to almighty God

February 24, 2010
Matthew 6:1-21
&
Adam Hamilton’s Facebook question,
February 23, 2010
“When you think of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane –
Matthew says he was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death –
and that he threw himself on the ground as he began to pray –
how has this passage brought help or comfort to you?”
Matthew 26:17-30;
Mark 14:12-25;
Luke 22:7-20.
&
Luke 22:39-46
Matthew 26:35-45
Matthew 26:39
“And he went a little further, and fell on his face,
and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible,
let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will,
but as thou wilt”. (KJV)

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