January 16th, 2026
by Cynthia Gandhi Dobbs
by Cynthia Gandhi Dobbs
Day 13 | Praying Like Jesus | Praying for Strength Against Temptation
Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Spirit. He prayed 40 days and 40 nights, and at the end of this time, Satan tempted him thrice. Jesus had the strength to overcome this temptation, because He had spent the previous 40 days seeking the face of the Father. If Jesus, the son of God, needs the power of prayer to overcome temptation, how much more
do we?
Temptation is a fact of life. Lust of eyes, lust of flesh, the pride of life…these things war against us, to move us farther away from God. They shackle us and bind us in the prison of sin and shame. But through the power of prayer, we can reclaim our freedom.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is
weak. ”
Matthew 26:41
Prayer Challenge:
What secret temptation are you struggling with? No matter how big your temptation is...God is bigger! If we watch out for these temptations and pray, God is sure to provide us with the strength we need to have victory over them. Speak to God about your secret struggles and ask Him for the strength to overcome them, in Jesus’ name.
do we?
Temptation is a fact of life. Lust of eyes, lust of flesh, the pride of life…these things war against us, to move us farther away from God. They shackle us and bind us in the prison of sin and shame. But through the power of prayer, we can reclaim our freedom.
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is
weak. ”
Matthew 26:41
Prayer Challenge:
What secret temptation are you struggling with? No matter how big your temptation is...God is bigger! If we watch out for these temptations and pray, God is sure to provide us with the strength we need to have victory over them. Speak to God about your secret struggles and ask Him for the strength to overcome them, in Jesus’ name.
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