[The Glory Unveiled]
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. [ Luke 22:46 KJV ]
Temptations are never far from us; they surround us daily. But whether we fall into them or stand firm is largely determined by the temperature of our prayer life. Prayer deeply influences not only howtemptations come, but also how we respond when they arrive. And even though prayer does not remove temptation, it restrains its power. It does not cancel the battle, but it equips us to win it. When we pray, we place spiritual boundaries around our lives. And when temptation approaches our doorstep, grace is already present—strength is already supplied—to resist the fall. Every time we pray, we are signaling to God that we recognize our weakness and acknowledge that our strength is insufficient for the pressures and enticements of life. Prayer is our confession of dependence. It is our admission that without God, we cannot stand. But when we are spiritually asleep, we leave our doors wide open—to temptation, to compromise, and ultimately to destruction. Spiritual sleep robs us of the blessings, the protection, and the privileges God has reserved for those who watch and pray. What prayer secures, sleep carelessly surrenders. So stop sleeping. Wake up and pray. Stay alert and stay watchful, because temptations are not distant—they are looming all around us.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the opportunity to pray so that I will not fall into temptation.
Wisdom_Quote: What prayer secures, sleep carelessly surrenders!
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