Prayer based on John 18:11. Themes: Surrender, Obedience, Acceptance.

Dear Lord Jesus, help me to put down my sword and trust in your plan for my life. Just as you willingly drank the cup the Father gave you, help me to accept the challenges and trials that come my way. Give me the strength to surrender my will to yours and to follow you faithfully. Amen.

Verse: Jesus therefore said to Peter,“Put the sword into its sheath. The cup which the Father has given me, shall I not surely drink it?”
John 18:11

This is a Command – The verse commands Peter to put his sword into its sheath.

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