PRAYERFUL PONDERINGS: STAY HERE AND WATCH WITH ME

Jesus took Peter, James and John, and He began to be filled with anguish and deep distress. He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me."

Matthew 26:37-38 (NLT)

In Gethsemane, Jesus was scared, sad and hurting. He knew He was about to face the greatest pain of His life and He needed the loving support of His friends. But they failed Him … right when He needed them most.

Are you aware of what your friends need from you? Do you make yourself available when they reach out to you? Are you aware of what you need from them or do you prefer to go through tough times alone? Hmmmm … Understanding that even Jesus needed/wanted to reach out for support from His friends when He was stressed – was one of the triggers that played a role in making me take a long, deep, prayerful look at my own independent nature.

Dear Lord
Again and again, I continue to learn from Your example. Help me to be aware of when the best loving support I could offer someone is just my presence. Help me to also recognize when I need to reach out and not be alone when I am struggling. Thank you for Your never ending presence in my life.
Amen