Key Passage
Jesus said to Peter, James, and John, "My soul is full of sorrow. My heart is breaking with sadness. Wait here and stay awake."
— Mark 14:34 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
We desperately need the presence of friends who love and support us in our times of struggle and distress. Jesus needed these closest three followers—Peter, James, and John—to be there with him and help him bear his burdens. So often, we don't ask for help when we need it. In addition, we often forget to "stand with" those in need of support. Jesus' honesty in his moment of anguish is a powerful reminder that we need to do both!
Prayer
O Father, help me "stand with" those around me who are facing hardships. Use me to help them bear their burdens and to pray with them. In addition, dear Father, give me the honesty to share my burdens with those who can "stand with" me in my times of distress. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scriptures
Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you truly obey the law of Christ.
— Galatians 6:2
Are you having troubles? You should pray. Are you happy? You should sing. Are you sick? You should call the church's elders. The elders should rub oil on you in the name of the Lord and pray for you. The prayer that is said with faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will heal that person. And if that person has sinned, then God will forgive those sins. Always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. When a good person prays hard, great things happen.
— James 5:13-16
So encourage each other with these words.
— 1 Thessalonians 4:18
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