Luke 22:46

“Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.’” – Luke 22:46

Does every time you kneel to pray? you suddenly feel sleepy?

Tired?

Distracted?

Like you just don’t feel like it?

Just like the disciples.

In the most critical moment, they fell asleep instead of joining the Lord in prayer.

This was the moment Jesus was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, right before His crucifixion. He was in deep agony and yet, the disciples couldn’t stay awake. Their eyes were heavy, and they fell asleep when they should have been praying.

And maybe you’ve asked,

“Why do I have to pray if God already knows what I need?”

Did you discern your motives?

Is that all God is to you? just a provider?

A genie? Someone you only call when you’re in need?

Where’s the relationship in that?

Where’s the desire to talk to the One you call Lord and say you love?

Prayer doesn’t change God!

It changes us!

Lack of prayer (lack of intimacy) is why many believers slowly drift away.

Because when you stop praying, your flesh starts leading.

But when we pray?

Prayer is igniting the fire to light inside us and around us—

Burning the desires of the flesh.

It burns away our love for the world and gives us a hunger for God.

It sets our hearts on fire for the things of God.

So now, Rise and pray. Talk to Jesus!