Temptation Prayer

Father, Your Word says no temptation has come to me that is not common to everyone. You are faithful. You will not let me face more than I can bear. You always provide a way out.

I have looked at my temptations like I am the first person to ever face them. That is pride, and it is not true. These struggles are old. You have helped Your people through the same kinds of trials for thousands of years. The way of escape is promised to me too.

Show me where it is in this trial. Sometimes it is a phone call to a friend. Sometimes it is leaving the room. Sometimes it is the old advice — run, do not stay, do not linger. Make me someone who walks through the door You have opened instead of testing how far the trap will go.

Amen.