Mark 14:39
We know that Jesus taught against using repitition in our prayers. So why did he go back to pray the same thing? Well, what Jesus warns us against is meaningless repitition (Matthew 6:7). Repitition can be good if it is meaningful. Jesus repeated his prayer to the Father as he waited for the traitor Judas that he knew was even then on the way to the garden. Repeating the prayer shows the importance of what was being said, and it emphasises his submission to the Father.
Heavenly Father, thank you for helping us know how to talk to you. It is easy for us to get tongue-tied. But your Word shows us that prayer is really a vital line of communication between us and you. We don’t need special words, we just need genuine words. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.