S – During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered

Hebrews 5:7–8 CSB

O – Jesus experienced the journey of pain and prayer in his life.  God heard those prayers because of Jesus’ posture and approach to Him.  This is how Jesus learned obedience while he never sinned.  He wasn’t perfect in the absence of pain…he learned perfection through his. pain.

A – We are all on a journey.  Most likely, there is some form of pain in this.  We need to recognize that it is part of the process.  We cannot control some things but we can control ourselves.  We decide our posture and approach to God.  We decide to honor and obey God even amid the injury.  We choose to grow towards God in the challenge or keep ourselves distant.  Jesus modeled the way that God honors and desires.

R – Heavenly Father, we move toward you as our God.  In our pain, give us the courage to approach you in humility, honor and reverence.  You are worthy of it all.  Show us your presence, power and peace in the challenge.  We desire closer proximity with you today.