Endure

'Endure" By Diane Webb

James 1: 12—"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."

God tests you from time to time. This strengthens you in areas that are weaker than others. Your weak spots are built up and you are able to endure temptation. Temptation will come sometimes but through the strength of the Lord you can and will resist. You can overcome and endure temptation. The more you overcome temptation, the stronger you will become. Sometimes God puts temptation before you to test you and strengthen you. When you are tried and you overcome you will be given the crown of life from the Lord. This is what he has promised all that love him. When you love the Lord you will resist temptation. Sometimes temptation is not about vices but is about controlling your emotions—especially your temper. When your temper is provoked you are being tested to see if you will fall for the temptation to lash out in anger. Do not allow yourself to fall into anger when tempted. Always resist the urge to express your anger towards another person. Resist and endure without falling.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for all you do for me. I pray, Lord, that I will not succumb to temptation. I pray I will endure as you would have me to. I pray I will prevail in the tests you put before me. I ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.