Jesus was teaching a great number of people, so many that no one else could enter.
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In the past, it was very common to stop praying when I was angry about something, did not feel comfortable, or did not feel like praying.
In the mid-nineties, I was sent to work as a manager in a clothing store in another city.
In the late 70’s and early 80’s, we had a very active pastor, and his wife collaborated a lot with him. They both led the congregation.
In 2019, as a family, we had to return to Mexico and stay there for more than three years.
After hearing Jesus speak, one man had his life filled and transformed. He had never heard someone speak like that before.
This reading contains very interesting details about how important prayer was to Jesus. After having had a long day, he gets up very early to take time for prayer. This type of prayer is personal, so it is one of communion, trust, and rest.
Of the biblical stories I remember from my childhood is the one about a group of people who were taking their sick friend to Jesus, but there were so many people that they couldn’t get close to Him, so they came up with a plan, so their friend could be close to Jesus.
It gives me great joy that in our church, at the end of each service, we have volunteers willing to pray with you and for you for a special request.