Our Father, Who art in heaven; hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Lead us not into temptation!
As human beings, we are going to face temptation.
Temptations big and small make us question what is good and what is right.
Discouragement distracts me from growing closer to God.
Sometimes I am discouraged because I count the things I wish I could change.
The things I have said or did not say, the things I did do or did not do...
Discouragement tempts me to doubt the good.
These are lies from the evil one.
Do not enter into temptation!
Jesus was tempted in the desert but he did not give into temptation.
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21
Here are some tips from the book, No Greater Love, to help when tempted:
Say a quick prayer!
Ask God for help!
Call upon the name of Jesus!
Pray to your guardian angel for assistance!
Make the sign of the cross!
"A terror to the devils...For when they see the Cross, they are reminded of the crucified; they fear him who has 'smashed the heads of dragons.'" St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Good overcomes evil!
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