What's Your Pressure Point


"And He ... began to be very distressed and troubled [and] said ... 'My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.' And He ... fell to the ground and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass Him by." (Mark 14:33-35)

  1. Even if conditions don't change, your PERSPECTIVE must.

    • ALTER or ACCEPT
      "And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.'" (Matt. 26:39)

      "He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, 'My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.'" (Matt. 26:42)

      SERENITY PRAYER
      God grant me the serenity to accept
      the things I cannot change,
      the courage to change the things I can, and
      the wisdom to know the difference

  2. CONTROL what you can, LET GO of the rest.
    "[Do] not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. But to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation." (1 Pet. 4:12-13)

    "Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life." (Prov. 4:23)

  3. Don't be distracted from what's most IMPORTANT.
    "Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and ... said, 'Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? ...' But the Lord answered ... 'Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.'" (Luke 10:40-42)

    • Know WHO you are and WHOSE you are.
      "And because we are His children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, 'Abba, Father.' Now you are no longer a slave but God's own child. And since you are His child, God has made you His heir." (Gal. 4:6-7 NLT)