Luke 11:4 - 'And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive
everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'
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When temptation is too much for you to say no to, there is a simple*statement that Jesus gave us to rescue us. "Lead me not into temptation*but deliver me from evil". God is always there and he never leads us*into temptation, but he will lead us away from it as well! That's what*this prayer is all about. Leading us into another place, another time,*another chance, away from the tempter that has a strong hold against*us. He even said that his power could "cast down our evil*imaginations" Wow, my imagination can get very bad at times, so I*definitely depend on God to handle that for me!!
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I have been very tempted and even while considering a sinful act, I*prayed "Lead me not into temptation" and miraculously, something*occurred that stopped me in my tracks and rescued me from something I*did not have the power to resist. Sure if we resist the devil, he will*flee, but what about the times when you don't want to, or can't seem to*resist? That's where this prayer comes in handy. I know some folks*think they are maxi-saved Christians and are never tempted, but I get*tempted. And many times, I desire to do the wrong thing because my*flesh gets a little weak. And I assure you that you are not crazy, or backsliden just because you get into these positions at times. WE ALL*DO! Don't let folks lie to you in church and make you feel bad because*you feel like slippin. That's why Jesus died for us. To give us power*over our own sins and use his power instead of our own! The power that*raised him from the dead can raise us from the dead! Raise us up from*dead works and keep us from falling. But we must learn to ask for his*power and use it to resist the temptation that is ahead of us. So, when*you can't resist and the temptation is something you wanna fall for,*pray to God that he will lead you away from it. Try it! You will be*amazed at the power of this little prayer.
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Suggested Reading: Matt. 6:13, Mark 14:38, Luke 22:40, Luke 22:46,*1Cor. 10:13
everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.'
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When temptation is too much for you to say no to, there is a simple*statement that Jesus gave us to rescue us. "Lead me not into temptation*but deliver me from evil". God is always there and he never leads us*into temptation, but he will lead us away from it as well! That's what*this prayer is all about. Leading us into another place, another time,*another chance, away from the tempter that has a strong hold against*us. He even said that his power could "cast down our evil*imaginations" Wow, my imagination can get very bad at times, so I*definitely depend on God to handle that for me!!
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I have been very tempted and even while considering a sinful act, I*prayed "Lead me not into temptation" and miraculously, something*occurred that stopped me in my tracks and rescued me from something I*did not have the power to resist. Sure if we resist the devil, he will*flee, but what about the times when you don't want to, or can't seem to*resist? That's where this prayer comes in handy. I know some folks*think they are maxi-saved Christians and are never tempted, but I get*tempted. And many times, I desire to do the wrong thing because my*flesh gets a little weak. And I assure you that you are not crazy, or backsliden just because you get into these positions at times. WE ALL*DO! Don't let folks lie to you in church and make you feel bad because*you feel like slippin. That's why Jesus died for us. To give us power*over our own sins and use his power instead of our own! The power that*raised him from the dead can raise us from the dead! Raise us up from*dead works and keep us from falling. But we must learn to ask for his*power and use it to resist the temptation that is ahead of us. So, when*you can't resist and the temptation is something you wanna fall for,*pray to God that he will lead you away from it. Try it! You will be*amazed at the power of this little prayer.
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Suggested Reading: Matt. 6:13, Mark 14:38, Luke 22:40, Luke 22:46,*1Cor. 10:13
