People had grown accustomed to strict observance of the Sabbath, fasting, and other rules and rituals. Using unshrunken fabric to patch an old cloak would pull at the tear. The Lord taught what worked for people clothed with faith in Him. He allowed the Disciples to pick heads of grain to eat when they got hungry while walking along on the Sabbath. Seeing a man with a withered hand in the synagogue, Jesus cured him on the spot. At the seashore, Jesus instructed the Disciples to have a boat ready so that the crowd wouldn’t crush Him as people in hope of healing tried to get near enough to touch Him. It seemed crazy to even try to keep up with the demands on Him. When we feel torn or overwhelmed, why not try a simple prayer?