Day 5: A = Ask God for Help

When someone travels the lust and porn pathway, they often purposefully don’t think about God but focus on pleasure. Retraining your mind to resist temptation requires turning towards God in prayer.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus urged His disciples to pray against temptation, not once but twice (Luke 22:40, 46). Jesus knew that consistent prayer helps prevent temptation before it even starts. So, using BRACE includes asking God for help, which is critical to walking in freedom.

When we pray that our hearts would align with God’s desires, that we would believe the truth about who we are in Christ, and that we would avoid temptation, something powerful happens. Our desires begin to shift, we start believing the truth, and we’re less tempted to sin.

Prayer is simply talking to God, recognizing that He is always present and always available to help.

As 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us, God will never let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. He promises to provide a way out—every single time.

So ask Him for help. Ask Him to show you the way out when temptation strikes, and ask for the strength to choose that way.

Today’s Action:

Meditate on the scripture below, take a few minutes to breathe deeply, focus on the truths of scripture, and pray.

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)

Reflection Questions:

1. How does consistently praying against temptation help you in moments of weakness?
2. What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 teach you about God’s faithfulness in your struggles?
3. How can you incorporate regular prayer into your routine to help prevent temptation before it begins?