As Jesus entered His last moments in ministry on earth, He became stronger, not weaker. The disciples on the other hand were about to fail miserably. What made the difference?
Jesus prayed, they fell asleep.
When he arrived at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.”
Then he went off from them about the distance of a stone’s throw and knelt down and prayed. “Father,” he said, “if you will, take this cup of suffering away from me. Not my will, however, but your will be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. In great anguish he prayed even more fervently; his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.[c]
Rising from his prayer, he went back to the disciples and found them asleep, worn out by their grief. He said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you will not fall into temptation.” – Luke 22:40-46 GNT
The options Jesus presented were simple enough – pray or fall into temptation. If I am to overcome the trials and temptations that hit me, I must learn from Jesus how to pray as He prayed.
“A Christian who understands the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit seeks God not primarily to gain reward or avoid punishment (since both are guaranteed in Christ anyway). Christians seek God for themselves.” ―
The Practice of Prayer 