This morning while reading Luke 22, verse 44 says, "and being in agony, He prayed more earnestly" Do I pray more when I am in agony? I do. I look to the Lord more often when I am at the end of myself. The problem is that usually I do not get to the end of myself very easily. I can be like Peter in verse 5o, who when upset wants to get in there and fix. Peter cut off an ear in an attempt to save the situation. But according to Jesus, prayer will stop us from entering into that temptation, the temptation to get in where we don't belong, or to try to fix or control something or someone else.... When I humble out and take the position of seeking the Lord and His wisdom in prayer, the answer and the peace come. And ultimately the situation is handled by God without my help! I know from personal experience to be true. Prayer works and changes me.
I guess the real question is, Does it take agony before I earnestly pray or humble myself for His wisdom and direction? Is it easier for me to get busy rather than to bow down and seek Him?
I really want a deeper prayer life and a greater self discipline of seeking Him and His wisdom first and in all things( whether in agony or not). To STOP, DROP, and PRAY before I do......

Ohhh, these pictures are of Mike excited to start the day.....I found him leaping and skipping down the hall! and Addison wondering what Grandpa is doing?