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A Prayer to Persevere and Overcome Temptation

One of the few guarantees of life is that it will be hard, there will be difficulties, and things will go wrong. For Christians, there is also the guarantee there will be persecution, hardship, and spiritual warfare on top. Metaphors for life used in the Bible include a race, a storm, and a harsh wind.

 

One of the traits and spiritual fruits that God gives to humanity to endure the trials and tribulations of this life is perseverance, which is defined by the dictionary as “steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. In theology, it is continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.”

 

Both definitions apply to the way this word is used in the Bible. The Christian life requires steadiness, purpose, and consistency. The trials, tribulations, and temptations of living in a fallen world require it, but in the end, there is eternity with the living God. Perseverance can be a difficult strength to call upon, which is why people are encouraged to ask the Holy Spirit for it, rather than relying on their own strength.

 

 

 

When times get tough, or something you have been working hard for is not happening as quickly as you think it should, it can be hard to keep pushing forward. Here is a powerful prayer for perseverance.

 

Prayer:

Holy Father,

Thank you for Your infinite mercy. Thank you for sending Your Son Jesus to die for my sins, pay the price I should pay for my disobedience, and extending me forgiveness. I thank you that You have overcome sin, death, and the grave.

I know I have eternal salvation because I have accepted Your offer of salvation, confessed with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead, but Father, I still struggle with temptation. The pull of sin and worldly wisdom is so strong. I feel myself weakening, and I keep giving in.

Lord, You know which vices and sins have the strongest hold on my heart. It is a difficult spiritual battle, and I need Your strength and Your Spirit to persevere and overcome. Help me to develop alternative habits, tools and techniques to resist, and help me find more opportunities to pray, so that I can say no to the temptation before me.

I know there will always be temptations, and I ask for the strength to persevere to continue to live a righteous life, that I may continue to have a right relationship with You. Holy Spirit, convict me of sins I do not recognize, and give me the strength for the ones set before me.

In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, I pray,

Amen.

 

 

 

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