Jesus was a man of prayer (v35), a man of priority (v38), and a man of personal involvement (v39). It all started with prayer.
Mark 1:35, “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.”
The benefits of early, solitary, prolonged prayer are as follows:
Clarifies your priorities, v38
Fortifies your determination, v37 (Luke 4:42-43)
Energizes your ministry, v39
Tenderizes your heart, v41
Makes you attractive, v45