On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” (LUK 22:40 NIV, 11-5-14)

Not “Pray for me and what I am about to go through” (that whole Cross thing), or even “Pray this cup passes from me” (which he will pray for himself). Pray for yourselves and your greatest threat at this time.

I guess it’s okay to pray for your own needs and weaknesses, even in the face of bigger events and needs.

[Father, help me to really pray for myself, and more for my spiritual needs and growth than my physical and emotional wants.]