Real

When Jesus talked to his Father, the conversations were real and, and sometimes, raw. Check out today’s passage. Jesus prayed under the shadow and dread of the cross. He prayed with “loud cries and tears.” He didn’t recite prayers. Jesus shared his heart with the Father.

Prayer is simply talking with God. A conversation with the Creator. Who better to learn from than Jesus?

Real strength can only be found in the Lord of hosts, our God.

What do you have to pass on to those who follow?

Thank him for the truth that he will always keep his promises.

Being real with God and ourselves is the first step in a life of spiritual transformation.

Thank You for Your glorious resurrection from the dead! Thank You that my hope is not only in You during this short lifetime but also through all eternity.

Real strength comes from only one place. We can be strong only because the LORD Almighty is our God. His strong arm is never too short to help us.

How are you doing? You, up there on the mountaintop of career. You, up there with the trophies of accomplishment. Be careful up there in the heights. The peak of victory is surrounded by a slippery slope.