This past weekend we voiced a prayer as a community to acknowledge our need for God's help as we face temptations. If you are having trouble finding your own words to offer God on this topic, feel free to use these:
Jesus, you say we are weak and we agree.
Lead us away from temptation.
You say that we want to do what’s right, but we don’t always feel that way.
Lead us away from temptation.
Help us to stay alert and not get tired of doing what is right.
Lead us away from temptation.
Jesus, you entered our world and walked in our shoes.
Remind us that we aren’t alone.
You faced the same types of temptation that we do.
Remind us that we aren’t alone.
Yet you saw through the lies for what they were and never gave in.
Remind us that we aren’t alone.
Jesus, help us not be overly confident in ourselves.
Show us the way of escape.
Or think that we’re facing something too strong for us.
Show us the way of escape.
You know where each one of us is struggling today.
Show us the way of escape.
And remind us that you never put us in a no-win situation.
Show us the way of escape.
May our lives bring pleasure and glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit today.
AMEN.
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