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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #26

September 29, 2021 by Lauren 10 Comments

It’s National Coffee Day and I have a cup of Toasted Coconut as I open my Bible this morning.

 

In Matthew chapter 26, Jesus has found Peter, James and John sleeping when He had asked them to keep watch and pray.  In His disappointment after they let Him down during a troubling time, Jesus said:

 

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.  The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.  Matthew 26:41 NIV

 

A friend pointed out about this scripture that “anytime we choose sin we fail to consider the future.” 

I sit so convicted of the ramifications of my sin on my life, but the passage also impressed on me that each time I sin, I fail my Savior as the disciples did.  

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Prayer:

 

He is so gracious to us in our mistakes and confessions.

 

Replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

Praying for you in this.  And don’t forget to share this on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

 

 

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Filed Under: Bible reading, Christian, grace, Jesus, obedience, prayer Tagged With: confession, disciples, sin, temptation

Comments

  1. Lynn says

    September 29, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Camping on the word ‘watch’ reminds me we are always to stay alert! And praying is the way to stay true to His ways.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 29, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Yes! Praying and reading His Word.

      Reply
  2. Jerralea says

    September 29, 2021 at 3:22 pm

    It’s so easy to drift into temptation! Lord, help us to always be watchful!

    Good reminder, Lauren.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 29, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Amen.

      Reply
  3. Tea With Jennifer says

    September 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    Thank you Lauren.
    Bless you,
    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 29, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer.

      Reply
  4. Joanne Viola says

    September 29, 2021 at 9:45 pm

    Lauren, I thank you for this Scripture and prayer. Very convicting, very provoking to think about and to remember. Blessings!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 30, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      You are welcome, Joanne.

      Reply
  5. Karen Friday says

    October 2, 2021 at 9:42 am

    Wonderful prayer, Lauren. Thanks for sharing this and your vulnerability is a breath of fresh air.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      October 2, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks so much for the encouragement, Karen.

      Reply

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