March 9: “Overcoming Temptation With Prayer”
Oftentimes, to overcome temptation, we shouldn’t focus on our willpower. We should prayerfully seek the Lord’s power as we simply strive for obedience to Him.
Read MoreRamblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
Oftentimes, to overcome temptation, we shouldn’t focus on our willpower. We should prayerfully seek the Lord’s power as we simply strive for obedience to Him.
Read MoreIn some way, the activity of prayer is the one thing we can and must do if we are to overcome the temptations in our life. So, we need to follow Jesus’ instruction and pray.
Read MoreAll sin is essentially a love for what the world offers. But, if we have a love for the world, we are demonstrating that we are not saved. So, let’s identify what the love for the world looks like.
Read MoreWhen I sin, is it my fault? Satan’s fault? God’s fault?
Read More8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 24Galatians 4Ezekiel 31Psalms 79 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 2 Samuel 24:1 (CSB): “The LORD’s anger burned against Israel again, and he stirred up David against them to say, ‘Go, count the people of Israel and Judah.’” Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): When you and I […]
Read More4 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 29-301 Corinthians 10Ezekiel 8Psalms 46-47 Today’s Bible Verse(s): 1 Corinthians 10:13 (CSB): “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the […]
Read More10 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 4 Psalms 38 Song of Solomon 2 Hebrews 2 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters pertaining to God, to make atonement for […]
Read More6 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Exodus 6 Luke 9 Job 23 1 Corinthians 10 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he […]
Read More5 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Nehemiah 9:22–10:39 1 Corinthians 9:19–10:13 Psalm 34:1-10 Proverbs 21:13 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): 1 Corinthians 10:13 (CSB) “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with […]
Read More8 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Exodus 29:1–30:10 Matthew 26:14-46 Psalm 31:19-24 Proverbs 8:14-26 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Matthew 26:41 (CSB): “Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Every single one of us battles temptation. Whether it is […]
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