And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” (Luke 22:39-42 ESV)
True to form, Jesus prays. And His disciples follow Him - an example for us. His prayer for us, and Himself, was to resist tempation - to choose the Father's will instead of our own selfish, sinfule desires. What a place to start as we pray - not for what we want, but what we need - His power to do His will. Jesus knew the attack was coming - Satan and his allies were on the way. They still are today. Pray to do the Father's will.
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