A Prayer to Lay Down our Defenses

April 13, 2026

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What would you do with an army of 48,000 angels? In Matthew 26, Jesus had access to exactly that — and he chose not to use it. Not because he was weak, but because he knew something greater was at stake.

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A Prayer to Lay Down our Defenses by Christie Thomas

This week's episode digs into the Garden of Gethsemane and what it looks like to hold real power… and lay it down anyway. It's one of the most countercultural things Jesus ever did, and it has everything to say about how we face our own moments of vulnerability.

Reference: Matthew 26:53

Prayer: Father, help my children to remember that the power of heaven is backing them up, so they can choose to work for reconciliation without fear.

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Nicolet is the CEO/President of Million Praying Moms and the author of Choosing Cheer: Experiencing the Joy of Jesus in the Everyday and Unimaginable. She served many years in Adult Ministry & NextGen Ministry and has written and developed Bible study curriculum for adults and youth at the local church level. Nicolet has been the guest speaker at countless women’s and youth retreats and has a true passion for sharing God’s Word. She's wife to Preston and mom to Josie and baby brother on the way!