“Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will”

In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus teaches us that prayer is not so much about what we say to God, but about what we are willing to hear from God. When we are in true  communion with God to discern his will for us He may ask us to do something difficult or unpleasant; something we have not done before; something that may antagonize our family and friends; something involving financial or physical risk.  God understands if our first answer is “No!” But, if we are good stewards of our prayer life, growing constantly in our communion with God to discern his will for us, we must ultimately say “Yes Lord!” Only a fool would want to accept the cup that Jesus knew was in front of him. Jesus was no fool. But Jesus was in full communion with the Father, so he was willing to accept the cup, to do His Father’s will, not his own will. What are we willing to hear from God? Whatever our initial response, what will be our final answer?