How Jesus Prayed | Episode 140
- iRefresh Team
- Dec 18
- 2 min read
Show Notes
In this episode, hosts Cheryl Claire, Carrie Kinger, and Veronica Scott continue the "Prayer Series" by diving deep into the prayer life of Jesus. They explore how Jesus modeled communication with the Father, particularly focusing on His time in the Garden of Gethsemane. The conversation centers on the command to "Watch and pray" (Matthew 26:41) and how building a rhythm of prayer empowers the spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh. The hosts also discuss practical ways to live "watchfully" in our modern lives—being intentional with our homes, our time, and our interactions with others.
Key Highlights & Discussion Points
[00:01:00] Jesus in Gethsemane: Discussing Jesus' struggle in the garden and His submission to the Father ("Not my will, but yours be done").
[00:02:01] Watch and Pray: Analysis of Matthew 26:41—prayer feeds the spirit so it can lead the flesh.
[00:03:30] Living Watchfully: A touching story about a mother stopping to pray at a car accident illustrates being attentive to the needs around us.
[00:08:24] Guarding the Home Atmosphere: The importance of being intentional about what is allowed into your home to maintain a peaceful, God-honoring environment.
[00:15:32] Seasons of Surrender: Using the analogy of pregnancy to explain how God sometimes asks us to "fast" or lay aside certain things for a season to birth something new in us.
[00:23:08] The Watchman on the Wall: Balancing spiritual warfare with rest; knowing when to battle and when to trust that Jesus is the ultimate Watchman.
Scripture References
Matthew 26:41: "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Psalm 23: The Lord as our Shepherd leading us.
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This episode is part of the iRefresh series on prayer, offering a model for solitude and surrender.
Join us as we explore:
The Habit of Solitude: Why Jesus frequently withdrew to "lonely places" to pray (Luke 5:16).
Prayer as a Priority: How He prioritized time with the Father before daybreak (Mark 1:35).
Honesty in Struggle: Learning from His vulnerable prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Dependence on the Father: How Jesus’ miracles and ministry flowed directly from His prayer life.
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