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Freedom From Temptation

For anything that we say “yes” to, we are saying “no” to something else. Saying yes to volunteering on Sunday means we are saying no to sleeping in. Saying yes to spending online means we are saying no to growing our savings. When we are struggling with a temptation, it can feel as though we’ve already blown it. Please remember, just because you’ve been tempted, you haven’t yet given that temptation your “yes.” Even Jesus faced temptation, but His encounter shows us how we can resist even the greatest temptations: by speaking back to it with the Word of God.

When we feel weak, God’s strength is there to make up the difference. He promises a way of escape when we put ourselves and our desires second in priority to Him. This requires that we say no to the temptation, and yes to the Spirit of God–repeated as often as needed, and out loud as necessary! Keep standing and know that being tempted doesn’t mean you’ve lost: it’s a chance for you to surrender to God and WIN.

PRAYER:

Thank you Father that nothing on this earth has more power than the name of Jesus. There is no temptation that comes my way that takes You by surprise. Your Word has promised that when I put You first and resist, the temptation has to go. You’ve provided strength beyond what I alone can, and a new life that replaces my old habits. Thank you, Lord, for the freedom when I surrender my ways to You.