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Don't be sleepy
'Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested.' Matthew 26:41
You have shedloads of potential; and probably have no idea of it. God wants to do so much in you, and through you. Even if you're not convinced of that, there's someone who is; the devil; and he'll do anything he can to stop you reaching that potential.
So you need to start believing in yourself and get defending against the enemy. What's the best defence? Prayer!
You know the areas you struggle with, so get praying about them. Don't try and go it alone either. Find a couple of Christian mates you really trust, and get together every couple of weeks, share with each other honestly how you're doing, and commit to pray for each other. That's a great foundation to have, and the honesty will help you be aware of where the enemy is trying to get at you.
Jesus knew we'd all struggle with temptation - today's word carries on: 'You want to do what is right, but you are weak.' (v:41). If He's advising us to pray, then surely it's the right thing to do!
Paul writes: 'Put on every piece of God's armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm ... Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion' (Ephesians 6:13-18 NLT). When your prayer life goes, so does your protection. So don't be sleepy - get praying.
written by Bob Gass
'Stay awake and pray that you won't be tested.' Matthew 26:41
You have shedloads of potential; and probably have no idea of it. God wants to do so much in you, and through you. Even if you're not convinced of that, there's someone who is; the devil; and he'll do anything he can to stop you reaching that potential.
So you need to start believing in yourself and get defending against the enemy. What's the best defence? Prayer!
You know the areas you struggle with, so get praying about them. Don't try and go it alone either. Find a couple of Christian mates you really trust, and get together every couple of weeks, share with each other honestly how you're doing, and commit to pray for each other. That's a great foundation to have, and the honesty will help you be aware of where the enemy is trying to get at you.
Jesus knew we'd all struggle with temptation - today's word carries on: 'You want to do what is right, but you are weak.' (v:41). If He's advising us to pray, then surely it's the right thing to do!
Paul writes: 'Put on every piece of God's armour so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm ... Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion' (Ephesians 6:13-18 NLT). When your prayer life goes, so does your protection. So don't be sleepy - get praying.
written by Bob Gass
