PROPHETIC INTERCESSORY PRAYER 16.11.2016 "KEYS TO OVERCOME TEMPTATIONS"

INTRODUCTION

For many days and in many ways, Mrs. Potiphar attempted and tempted Joseph to make him lie with her.  

In Genesis 39:7, she says to Joseph “…Lie with me…

In Genesis 39:10, “she spake to Joseph day by day…”

In Genesis 39:12 “she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me….

Despite those many days and many ways, the Bible teaches us that Joseph firmly refused and resisted until he escaped the temptation.

Genesis 39:8 Joseph refused …

Genesis 39:10 … Joseph hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, [or] to be with her.

Genesis 39:12 …Joseph left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

What does this victory teach us about temptation?

6 KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION

1^st key: Satan does not make you sin but he tempts you to sin. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DON’T BLAME ANYONE.

What does it mean? It means that no one falls into temptation because the devil tempts him but because he/she gave in to it.

Therefore, no one should point the finger on the devil or to others but on oneself.

2^nd key: Temptation is not sin. Sin is when you say “yes” to the temptation. YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SAY “YES” OR TO SAY “NO”

Hebrews 4:15 Jesus was in all points tempted like as [we are, yet] without sin.

3^rd key: Temptation never happens without a purpose. Only unpurposeful people fall into it. MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO HAVE CLARITY OF PURPOSE IN LIFE.

Proverbs 16:4 The LORD has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble.

4^th key: No temptation is ever greater than your capacity to handle it. No temptation comes without God providing a way of escape. BUILD UP AND STRENGTHEN YOUR INNER MAN.

1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].

5^th key: Overcoming temptation does not mean you are free from temptation. ALWAYS BE ALERT AND VIGILANT.

1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

6^th key: The weakness of the flesh should never be an excuse to fall into temptation but a perfect reason to DEPEND DESPERATELY AND TIRELESSLY TO GOD’S GRACE.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINES

PRAYER 1

 
Praise the Father for His unfailing faithfulness. Praise the Father for his promise to always be with you and never forsake you. Praise the Father for his help in the midst of temptation. 

1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ... God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].

Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

PRAYER 2

Pray the Father to strengthen you with might by his Spirit in your inner man so that you can resist and stand firm against temptations

Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

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PRAYER 3

Pray the Father to grant you grace to be watchful and prayerful so that you may not fall into temptation.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.

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PRAYER 4

 

Pray the Father to grant you his grace and strength to be able to say NO to sin and to be self-controlled. 

Titus 2:12 (NIV) God's grace teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 

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PRAYER 5

Pray the Father to grant you a discerning spirit enabling you to detect the trap of the enemy and to avoid it.

1 Corinthians 12:10 ... For to one is given by the Spirit ...discerning of spirits 

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PRAYER 6

Pray the Father to forgive you and cleanse you by the blood of Jesus Christ  if you have fallen into temptation.  Repent and pray for the grace to stand firm.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST ! ! ! ! ! ! !