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bluidkiti · 12-21-2014, 08:18 PM

Agony, Anguish and Courage

Luke 22:44-45: “And being in anguish, [Jesus] prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground” (v.44).

“I wish it were all over,” confided a friend. “This is such an agonizing journey.” For several years my friend has been confronting the debilitating effects of an unhealthy past and how it has contributed to her workaholic present. The process has produced considerable anguish. Although she is committed to growth, she frequently feels alone.

But she is not alone. Jesus understands. According to Luke, Jesus suffered greatly as he faced the prospect of the cross. It was an agonizing experience, yet his friends left him alone to struggle.

When we experience detours triggered by bad memories and strong self-defeating habits, we may be tempted to abandon the journey. Remembering Jesus’ commitment and courage in the midst of pain and anguish, helps us to walk through the struggle with him.

Lord, sometimes I’m in such pain I feel nauseous.
But healing is more important to me right now than avoiding my fear.
I realize you knew anguish and yet, walked courageously through it.
Please help me to do the same.

Joan C. Webb

12-21-2014, 08:18 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 71,091	Agony, Anguish and Courage Agony, Anguish and Courage Luke 22:44-45: “And being in anguish, [Jesus] prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground” (v.44). “I wish it were all over,” confided a friend. “This is such an agonizing journey.” For several years my friend has been confronting the debilitating effects of an unhealthy past and how it has contributed to her workaholic present. The process has produced considerable anguish. Although she is committed to growth, she frequently feels alone. But she is not alone. Jesus understands. According to Luke, Jesus suffered greatly as he faced the prospect of the cross. It was an agonizing experience, yet his friends left him alone to struggle. When we experience detours triggered by bad memories and strong self-defeating habits, we may be tempted to abandon the journey. Remembering Jesus’ commitment and courage in the midst of pain and anguish, helps us to walk through the struggle with him. Lord, sometimes I’m in such pain I feel nauseous. But healing is more important to me right now than avoiding my fear. I realize you knew anguish and yet, walked courageously through it. Please help me to do the same. Joan C. Webb __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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