Overcoming Temptation Pt.1
No temptation has overtaken me except what is common to mankind. And You are faithful; You will not let me be tempted beyond what I can bear. But when I am tempted, You will also provide a way out so that I can endure it.
(1 Corinthians 10:13, personalized, NIV)
(1 Corinthians 10:13, personalized, NIV)
- Lord, I know that while I am here on earth I am going to experience temptation but I thank You for the hope I have in You to overcome it.
- When I face difficulties, help me to remember that I am not alone. You are with me and You have given me the strength to not be overtaken.
- Jesus, just as You used the Word to respond to temptation, empower me to combat the temptations of my flesh, with Your Word.
- "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'" (Hebrews 13:5, NIV)
- I speak Your Word to the temptation of materialism and greed. I choose contentment in Your promises, knowing You will never leave me or forsake me. You are alone, are my Provider.
- "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." (Galatians 5:16, NIV)
- I speak Your Word to the temptation of lust and immorality. I commit to walking in the Spirit and resisting the desires of my flesh. Give me a pure mind.
- "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." (1 Peter 5:6, NIV)
- I speak Your Word to the temptation of pride and vanity. I choose humility under Your mighty hand, and I trust You will lift me up in due time. I will act justly, love mery, and walk humbly with You, Lord. (Micah 6:8, personalized)
- "Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other." (Galatians 5:26, NIV)
- I speak Your Word to the temptation towards jealousy and envy. Help me avoid conceit, gossip, and envy. Guide me to embrace unity, love, and understanding
Thank You for hearing my prayers and allowing me to feel Your presence today.
Thank You for going before me, being with me and never forsaking me. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
I give this day to You. I ask You to order my steps, and use me to be a blessing to others.
In Jesus’ name, amen!
Thank You for going before me, being with me and never forsaking me. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
I give this day to You. I ask You to order my steps, and use me to be a blessing to others.
In Jesus’ name, amen!
