Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Life is full of choices, some small, others that change everything. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve followed their feelings instead of God’s word and found death. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus chose surrender through prayer, and brought life.

This Sunday, we’ll see that the difference between defeat and victory is often decided before the crisis even comes. The real battle is won in the place of prayer. Jesus said, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” Prayer is where strength is renewed, temptation is overcome, and God fills us with the power to stand firm and walk in victory.