Lord Jesus,For 40 long days you fasted in the wilderness, resisting Satan's cunning temptations. Satan is still in the business of tempting and trapping. But we confess we often don't stand up too well. Our will gets weak and wobbly, and the next thing we know, the tempter has won. If only we had turned to you instantly, we might have much less to confess to you.
As it is, you know how we have slipped and fallen. You know the areas in which we are especially vulnerable, and so does the enemy. Forgive us, again. Thank you, Jesus.
We turn to you for strength, knowing you will not scorn our request, for you have been tempted in every way as we are. First, make us aware when we are in danger of falling into temptation. Sometimes, one apparently innocent thing suddenly turns into something we had no intention of permitting. Help us detect the snare before we step into it.
Throughout these days of Lenten discipline, school us in the arts of spiritual growth. Increase our desire to know you intimately and to be known by you. Work on us to develop the habits of obedience and prayer so that we become more firmly rooted in your Word and will, and better able to resist every trick of the Evil One, for Jesus' sake. Amen. (Prayer from Homiletics Magazine)
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