Have you ever been in a messy situation that’s made you wonder just how in the world you got there? Perhaps a series of unwise decisions? Perhaps a slippery slope you just couldn’t see coming until it was way too late? Life gets complex quickly.
When Jesus teaches us how to pray, He includes this really simple, but powerful line:
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” - Matthew 6:13
God doesn’t deliberately lead us to temptation but He does understand how easy it is for us to get there all by ourselves. And it’s His desire for us to be nowhere near the edge of that slippery slope. That’s why this is such a great thing to include in our daily prayers - it’s a guard rail to protect us from the mess that temptation can lead to.
Perhaps today, you’re considering something you know deep down won’t do you any good? Ask God to guide you. Perhaps there’s a fun thing ahead that you already know is not the right choice for you, though you desperately want to do it? Don’t allow yourself to be led there. Take a moment, ask God to show you what lies at the end of that path. His heart is for you, He loves you like a Father, and He will always keep you from falling if you allow Him to.
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