A Way Out

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

—1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)

Dear Lord,

Thank You for being faithful—and for showing me a way out from every temptation that I face.

Thank You for showing me that I am not alone in temptation—that everyone is tempted and to be tempted is not sin.

Thank You that You do not allow me to be tempted beyond what I am able to stand—that You are always ready to show me a way of escape so that I can endure.

So, help me to avoid people or situations that might cause me to be tempted—and help me to run from that which I know is wrong.

Help me to pray for strength in the midst of any temptation that I encounter—that I might make choices that are good and right.

Help me to remember that You set me free from sin so that I could make the right choice—so that I could resist the temptation and choose the abundant life I find in You.

Help me to live in Your Presence, seeking Your will—by spending time in prayer, in reading and studying Your Word, and in quietly listening for Your voice to speak to my heart—so that when temptation comes I will be prepared to resist the temptation and do what is pleasing to You.

Thank You for being faithful—and for showing me a way out from every temptation that I face.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.