From Temptation

From Temptation

Father,

We ask that You not lead Your servants into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

I thank You, Father,

that no temptation has overtaken us

but such as is common to man;

for You are faithful,

and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we are able,

but with the temptation,

You will provide the way of escape also, that we may be able to endure it

Thank You, Father,

that You give greater grace.

Therefore, it says,

"God is opposed to the proud,

but gives grace to the humble."

We pray, Father, that we submit to You, that we will resist the devil and he will flee from us.

Praying that we will draw near to You, and You will draw near to us.

Praying that we cleanse our hands,

and purify our hearts,

in order that we will not be double minded.

Father, since Jesus, Himself, was tempted in that which He suffered,

He is able to come to the aid of us who are tempted.

Since we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses—but one who was tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.

Praying

that we will therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace,

that we may receive mercy

and find grace to help in time of need.