If Jesus is God, then who was he praying to on the cross when he said, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me'? Was he praying to himself?

The Holy Bible teaches that there are three distinct, yet inseparable Persons who exist as the one true God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These Persons have a loving communion and dialogue amongst themselves. Therefore, when Jesus cried out on the cross, he was not praying to himself, but to the Person of the Father. This reflects the relational aspect of the Trinity rather than a contradiction in the nature of God. Moreover, Jesus became a true human being and, as such, he did what every God-fearing person is expected to do: pray and worship God. His humanity does not diminish his divinity; instead, it highlights the perfect example of what it means to be a servant of God. Jesus' prayer on the cross is a profound expression of his human experience and his role as our mediator. The reason Jesus cried out to the Father that he had been forsaken is tied to his mission as our sin-bearer. According to Scripture, Jesus came to die as our substitute, taking upon himself the judgment and wrath of God due to our sins. This moment on the cross signifies the weight of sin that he bore, which led to a temporary separation from the Father as he fulfilled the sacrificial role necessary for our redemption. Thus, his cry reflects the depth of his suffering and the gravity of sin, not a failure in his divine nature.