Prayer of Protection

We all have them—weaknesses that bring us down. It seems like our greatest enemy is ourselves. We lack the strength to resist every time. And when we give in, we spiral in shame and self-loathing. Or numbness. We did it, again.

There’s a way out of the cycle. There is help available—and it might be from Someone unexpected.

Jesus taught in His Lord’s Prayer that God stands ready to protect us from caving in…and to rescue us when we do.

He said:

Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

In this series, we’re journeying through the Lord’s Prayer. We’re taking it line by line, diving into the truth each line contains.

In this episode, we’re unpacking “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” This line reveals God’s heart for those who make mistakes, and His method for transforming them into resistance fighters.

Want to know what we mean? Join us to find out!