Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:13

Dear Jesus, 

I truly want to please you when no one but you is watching. But I am fearful of the devil. He and his beastly friends have been taking down people for thousands of years.  They are well practiced and have their swords constantly sharpened.  I'm no match for them.  So, I beg you to protect me from them.  Give me a keen awareness of their traps and remind me of the passages from your powerful word that will hide my heart from their lies.  Help me navigate through their land mines on the way that leads to eternity.  I'm thankful that you lived a perfect life for us, but that only motivates me more to live up to your standard.  I want to glorify your grace by being good out of gratitude. 

Amen

Pastor Don Patterson

We are no match for the devil. So, take Jesus into the ring when you box with him. 

Additional Reading: Hebrews 12, 1 John 3:1-3