Wednesday, 26 Feb. 2014
Prayer as a Way of Life by Sis. Cristy and Bro.
Rolly Custodio
Facing Temptations (Part-1)
”…We will
receive…grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:16
Today’s Devotion
No matter how
spiritually mature you become you will never outgrow temptation. When you
conquer it on one front it attacks you on another. And the closer you get to
God the more satan will try to tempt you. Paul explains it this way: ‘The
sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit
wants…These two forces are constantly fighting each other…’ (Galations 5:17
NLT). So what’s the answer?
Here are two ways you can overcome
temptation:
First, be honest about it. Ask yourself,
‘When am I tempted most?’ Usually we are most vulnerable when we are under
stress: when we are hurt, angry, worried, alone, bored, tired or after a big
success or spiritual high. Learn to identify your patterns: ‘God’s
people…protect themselves by watching where they go’ (Proverbs 16:17 CEV).
Second reach for God’s help. ‘Call on me
in times of trouble. I will rescue you…’ (Psalm 50:15 GWT). So why don’t we
call on God more often? Because sometimes we just want to do what we want to
do, right? Or we are embarrassed because we keep giving in to the same
temptations. Don’t be discouraged; God won’t give up on you.
His Word says, ‘Let us…come before God’s
throne where…we [will] receive…grace to help us when we need it’ (Hebrews 4:16
NCV). If you have to cry out for God’s help every hour of the day, He will be
there for you! Just as the roots of a tree deepen when storms come, each time
you stand up to a temptation you become stronger.
Today’s
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, I choose to trust you at all times even temptation and trials are surrounding
me. I declare that I will be faithful unto the end. I lift up my eyes to You
Lord the maker of heaven and earth and Lord do not abandon me when the enemies
comes like a flood and give me strength to overcome them because You o Lord my
ever present help. Lord thank you for leading my life with courage and I trust
you that you will give me victory all the days of my life as I serve you for
your glory in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Prayer for Salvation
Lord
I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart
as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the
bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16
that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal
Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God
please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible
Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible
Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents
and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal
Life also.
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