Matthew 26:39 "Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will""
Jesus was speaking at Gethsemane before he was arrested. He knew it was coming, and He was scared. Jesus was God in the flesh, but he was also man - he felt our temptations, pain, and fears. Though notice how he handled it... He submitted his fears and desires to God's will. Jesus understood his role and that he must be submissive to God's will, but he was also honest about his fear.
If you read the passage completely, Jesus repeated this type of prayer three times. Instead of trying to figure out ways to avoid the things we fear, run from them, or let the fear paralyze us - we need to rely on God and His will - trusting His judgment and plan. Satan wins when we allow the fear to control us, to isolate us - if he can take us out of the game, he wins. Next time you find yourself gripped by fear, instead of relying on your finite intellect, why not submit to God's wisdom and infinite love for you?
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