Jesus prayed in many places — in the wilderness, at his baptism, in the mountains, in the Garden of Gesthemane and on the cross. He prayed for many reasons — to thank his Father, to resist temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), to glorify God and to request forgiveness of others (Luke 23:...
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Every morning I ask the Lord to give me a holy life. Our personal growth in Christ-likeness depends upon the active help of God and our willingness to resist temptation. Pray, therefore, for your own growth, holiness, and ...
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Prayer For Protection From Temptation Dear God, I come to you now on behalf of my friend who is struggling with temptation. I ask that You protect them from the schemes and lies of the enemy. May they be surrounded by Your love and grace so that they may be able to resist any tempta...
And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake. Mark 13: 37 Waking up and becoming more and more conscious, aware, and alert are fundamental tasks of being a disciple and growing in faith and spiritual maturity. Some of us sleepyheads will resist such bold, open-eyed, clear seeing...
Let us resist the temptation. It comes from the devil. Let us believe, and pray on. Against our besetting sins, against the spirit of the world, against the wiles of the devil, let us pray on, and not faint. For strength to do duty, for grace to bear our trials, for comfort in ...
you will draw near to me.Yes, I will.I know that you are making intercession for me. You are praying for me every day as I follow and serve you.Yes, I am.In addition to drawing near to you I will resist the devil and all his evil.How will you resist the devil and all his ...
Resist him, steadfast in your faith, knowing that the same suffering befalls your brethren all over the world” (1 Pet 5:6-9). Think also about St. Paul’s words of perseverance in his second letter to Timothy (4:7) “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I ...
The Book of Common Prayer Should Be Our ManifestoConservative Anglicans should resist the temptation to convert to Roman Catholicism, says Peter...Hitchens, Peter
Here’s a prayer you can say when you need to look upon others with mercy. Looking for a change in life? Find it through a deeper prayer life. Ask for prayer. We all need mercy. Resist the temptation to condemn or judge, and see others as Jesus sees you. He is the one that elev...