1. My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow (32-34)

Jesus was distressed and troubled and sorrowful to the point of death. His arrest and crucifixion were imminent. His disciples were not prepared. But the burden which overwhelmed his soul was the burden of the sins of the world. (See Isaiah 53:3-5.) So what did he do? He prayed, and he asked his disciples to keep watch with him.

2. Not what I will, but what you will (35-36)

Jesus prayed that this cup of suffering and death, and the burden he carried for the sins of the world might pass from him. But even as he prayed, he accepted the will and sovereign purpose of God, and God's peace came into his heart.

3. Are you still sleeping? (37-42)

How hard it is to pray about the things that really trouble us! So Jesus' disciples slept. They knew what Jesus was saying; they just didn't want to think about it. They didn't want to think, so they slept.

Application: Lord, teach me to pray until I can know and accept your will.
One Word: Pray and accept God's will