Grief In The Garden.

39 Leaving there, He went, as He so often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed Him. 40 When they arrived at the place, He said, “Pray that you don’t give in to temptation.” 41 He pulled away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, remove this cup from Me. But please, not what I want. What do You want?” 43 At once an angel from heaven was at His side, strengthening Him. 44 He prayed on all the harder. Sweat, wrung from Him like drops of blood, poured off His face. 45 He got up from prayer, went back to the disciples and found them asleep, drugged by grief. 46 He said, “What business do you have sleeping? Get up. Pray so you won’t give in to temptation.”

Luke 22:39-46 [MSG]

How Grief Is Healed In The Garden.

1. ATTUNEMENT: He Became Aware of His Spirit, Soul, and Body. 

41 He pulled away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, 42 “Father, remove this cup from Me. But please, not what I want. What do You want?”

Luke 22:41-42 [MSG]

38 He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Matthew 26:38 [NLT]

37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with Him, and He began to be sorrowful and troubled.

Matthew 26:38 [NIV]

44 And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

Luke 22:44 [NIV]

2. HEALTHY SPACE: He Stepped a Little Further. 

39 Going a little farther, He fell with His face to the ground and prayed…

Matthew 26:39a [NIV]

3. EXPRESSION: He Poured Out His Heart Honestly.

39 “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me….”

Matthew 26:39b [NKJV]

4. PRAYER & INTERCESSION: He Invited Others to Carry Him.

38 Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

Matthew 26:38 [NLT]

5. SURRENDER: He Let Go of What He Couldn’t Control.

42 He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it…”

Matthew 26:42 [NKJV]

6. ACCEPTANCE: He Strengthened His Resolve to Move Forward.

43 An angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Luke 22:43 [NIV]

7. RESURRECTION MINDSET: He Rose From the Ground With New Clarity.

46 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Matthew 26:46 [NIV]

4 And now, God, do it again - bring rains to our drought-stricken lives 5 So those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, 6 So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.

Psalm 126:4-6 [MSG]