In Jesus' hour of trial, His prayer teaches us many lessons. It was a solitary prayer. He even distanced Himself from His closest disciples. During your own trials, spend time in prayer alone with God.

Family, social, and church prayers are wonderful, but nothing compares to the incense of private devotion that rises to God alone. Christ's prayer was also humble. Luke says He knelt, while another Gospel says He fell on His face. If this was Jesus' posture, how low should we, His servants, be? Humility firmly grounds us in prayer. We find victory with God when we humble ourselves, waiting for Him to lift us up.

It was a child's prayer. "Abba, Father." Lean on your adoption as God's children during trials. We've lost our rights as subjects through sin, but we can never lose our right to our Father's protection. Don't fear to cry out, "My Father, hear my cry." Notice, too, how Jesus persevered, praying three times. Don't stop until you find an answer.

Be like the persistent widow who gained what her first requests couldn't. Keep praying with thanksgiving. Finally, Jesus' prayer was one of surrender. "Not as I will, but as you will." When we yield to God, He works all things for good. Trust Him with your prayers, knowing He understands the best timing, method, and outcome. By praying with earnestness, humility, and surrender, you will surely prevail.