2. Jesus made prayer a significant part of his life Start of day Mark 1:35 Close of day Matthew 14:13-16, 22-23 Daily Prayers

3. Jesus gave thanks for physical blessings Matthew 15:36 Also gave thanks for spiritual blessings John 11:38-44 We must also thank God for all blessings Prayers of Thanksgiving

4. Not one word of this prayer recorded Matthew 15:36 What could He have been praying about? Dependence on God shown clearly Do we only pray once about things? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “pray without ceasing” Prayers of Dependence

5. Jesus often prayed for others Praying for Peter to escape temptation Luke 22:31-32 Praying for disciples John 17:6, 9-11, 15-17 Praying for all believers John 17:20-26 Prayers of Intercession

6. Jesus was sorrowful and distressed Matthew 26:36-39 Mark 14:32-36 Luke 22:41-44 Prayed earnestly and repeatedly Jesus wasn’t removed from situation, but strengthened We are promised that God will help us through trials Prayers of Distress