By the Strength of God
The world with all it's temptations and false gods press upon us bringing trial and difficulty to our life. Satan doesn’t give up and never will. He will continue to try us and tempt us in
his efforts to pull us away from the Lord.
In some ways
experiencing the temptations of the evil one is a good thing. There is no need for him to continue tempting
those who are already in his camp; he has won them over. Those who try to remain faithful, to trust in
God and His plan are the primary targets of Satan and his evil plots.
Overcoming
his temptations builds in us a stronger faith in God. When we are sorely tempted and God gives us
the strength to resist it is more evidence of His great love for us. He will never abandon us in our times of
trial, we can always turn to God and ask for the help to resist them.
Even when we
fail and fall victim to Satan’s ploys God remains with us. He calls us to repentance, desiring to
forgive us and restore us to His friendship.
The
Lord waits for us to come to Him in sorrow, repenting of our sins and asking
forgives. “In just the same way I
tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels over one sinner who
repents.” (Luke 15: 10).
We are engaged in battle that will not end until we leave this world. I believe that even at our dying breath Satan will be making one last effort to turn us from God. We must remember the words of St. Peter, “Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5: 8).
I am tempted each day.
Satan tugs at me, trying to take me
from You.
Only by Your strength can I reject
him.
Give me that strength always.
Amen
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