Devotion for Wednesday, July 1, 2026

“Again He went away and prayed, saying the same words.  And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him” (Mark 14:39-40).

Our Lord has given us the words of everlasting life, but often we do not know how to answer Him.  He comes to us and we are far away.  We have been told that we should pray without ceasing.  It is not a matter of having the right answer, but being alert, praying, and willing to respond.  We have been given the privilege of an eternal relationship with the Lord, and we are to be willing to relate.

Lord, I know that I should be offended by a so-called friend who was never attentive, doing what they wanted to do all the time while ignoring me.  How often I treat You like window-dressing but not actually engaging with You.  From this I need to be saved.  All of these things You have told me so that I might have the opportunity of becoming like You.  I need the salvation You bring.

Lord Jesus, the depth of sin which separates me from You is more than I can fathom.  You know.  Help me, dear Savior, so that I may humbly live into the new life for which You have called me.  You know where my heart and mind need to be awoken.  Awaken me Lord in order that I may live life in relationship with You, paying attention to what is going on around me, and living according to the Father’s will.  Amen.