Today : Overcoming Temptation
TODAY’S VERSE
No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it. I Corinthians 10:13 (TMB)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Life is hard. It is easy to be tempted to take the easy way out. Easy to complain. Easy to give up. But what a slippery slope we walk on. Lying, cheating, substances, gambling. These are the temptations we hear about the most. But what about the temptation to hate, become depressed or ungrateful? You see, we are all tempted to behave in a way we shouldn’t. What’s your temptation? Do you feel hopeless to overcome? Are you in total denial? Whatever your temptations are today, God knows and is waiting for you to come to Him for help. “He will never let you be pushed past your limit; He will always be there to help you come through.” Call on Him today.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear Father, You know the temptations I face. I have been in such denial. I have felt so helpless at times. I can’t do this life without You. I need Your help. Thank You for promising that You will always be there to help me come through. Oh my Heavenly Father, I wait on You to help me. Help me today. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ Your son, my Savior.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
Christ helps me overcome temptation
Feel yourself in the clutches of a temptation. It is upon you. You feel powerless to overcome. But all of a sudden there is a new sensation. It is the presence of God. He has come to set you free. His Holy Spirit is present and wells up inside of you. Courage and strength burst from your heart and you say, “No!” You feel the power of God and again say, “No! Be gone!” You see Christ next to you, praying, fighting your fight. He puts His arm around you and helps you overcome. You shout out loud, “Christ helps me overcome temptation. Praise His name!”