“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
– Ephesians 6:10-11

Day 5 – Ability to Resist Temptation

In 1 Peter, Scripture describes the spiritual warfare present in our lives of believers and the nature in which the enemy is on the prowl. How much more so than is it for pastors who are called to proclaim the Gospel, shepherd His people, and lead His church?

With sin so easily accessible in this world and in our hearts, let’s consider praying for our pastors to have the Hily Spirit empowered strength to flee temptation like:

• Unhealthy desires for fame, power, money, bigger church, bigger platform, etc.
• Sexual immortality and perversion
• Anger and lack of self-control
• Forsake prioritizing family and work/life balance

Prayer Prompt

Lord, I pray that my pastor (for a church member)/ I (as a pastor) would be able to recognize the need to resist temptation and the ability to quickly and appropriately flee temptation. From the trappings of the world to the sinfulness of our hearts, I ask you guard their hearts and cultivate in them a sweet passion for what’s good and right in Your eyes. Help them to know they are not isolated and alone in these areas of weakness and that your grace is sufficient to overcome…