"He got up from prayer, went back to the disciples and found them asleep, drugged by grief. " (Luke 22:45 MSG)
When you are overwhelmed with sadness, all you want to do is numb the pain. It is difficult to focus on anything, especially prayer. We show up at God’s doorstep with our grief. We know He has the power to solve our issues. Yet, He delays. This is frustrating!
When the sufferer is unable to pray effectively, this role may fall on his/her loved ones. Let’s say one of your close friends overdosed on a harmful drug. Would you not take them to the ER--even if you knew there would be a long wait? Those who are overwhelmed by grief may feel like giving up. Yet, they need divine attention. They may not get immediate relief. Their treatment may include even more discomfort and pain. When our loved ones are suffering, it is our job to pray--to take them to God, to wait, to not give up.
Lord, enable us to continue to pray even when we are drugged by grief.
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