'The Pervasiveness of Our Problem' - Luke 11:4

[Jesus continued his teaching about how to pray:]

"... and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation."

—Luke 11:4 NLT

Key Thought​

Sin is our problem. We bring it into our own world and into the world of those around us. Our sin unleashes the power of Satan to damage both ourselves and others. Also, others bring the effects of sin into our lives, often leaving us wounded, battered, disillusioned, and angry. Satan knows how to seduce us with just the right combination of circumstances and temptations to take advantage of sin's power on us. How can we pray and not acknowledge our sin and our vulnerability to temptation, as well as not be reminded that to be forgiven means to be forgiving?

Today's Prayer​

Father God, please forgive me of my sins. Give me the wisdom to always recognize my sins, the desire to overcome them, and the wisdom to see your escape path out of temptation. Use my knowledge of your gracious forgiveness in my life to motivate me to extend that graciousness to others. By the power of your Spirit, help me to conquer sin's power in all of its forms and to overcome all of Satan's schemes to trap me by his temptations. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Genesis 4:6-7
• Hebrews 3:12-14
• 1 John 1:8-2:2

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[Allreed]

We sin against the Lord in word, in deed and in thought and we must ask Jesus to come in and forgive us from anything we have done wrong againt Him. His mercy and compassion will always come from heaven and healing and mercy shall make us all strong enough to continue the road to heaven.

 

[UsherNestler]

Help us o Lord to forgive those who did wrong things to all of us. Amen

 

[The Encourager]

I asked God to honor this prayer over each of our lives.

Prayer Focus: God in Jesus’ name today and for always bless the writer of this prayer and myself with the desires of our hearts that is the will of God for our lives. God bless us with a praying spirit and cause our relationship with You to flourish, grow more intimate, trusting, deeper, stronger, richer, and sweeter. God bless us with hearts after Your own heart. God bless us, keep us, turn Your face toward us, make Your face shine on us, be gracious to us, and give us peace. God bless us to grow and never stop growing in our knowledge of You and Your Word. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Lord Jesus. Amen.

 

[SisterDoreen]

[Jesus continued his teaching about how to pray:]


—Luke 11:4 NLT

Key Thought​

Sin is our problem. We bring it into our own world and into the world of those around us. Our sin unleashes the power of Satan to damage both ourselves and others. Also, others bring the effects of sin into our lives, often leaving us wounded, battered, disillusioned, and angry. Satan knows how to seduce us with just the right combination of circumstances and temptations to take advantage of sin's power on us. How can we pray and not acknowledge our sin and our vulnerability to temptation, as well as not be reminded that to be forgiven means to be forgiving?

Today's Prayer​

Father God, please forgive me of my sins. Give me the wisdom to always recognize my sins, the desire to overcome them, and the wisdom to see your escape path out of temptation. Use my knowledge of your gracious forgiveness in my life to motivate me to extend that graciousness to others. By the power of your Spirit, help me to conquer sin's power in all of its forms and to overcome all of Satan's schemes to trap me by his temptations. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Genesis 4:6-7
• Hebrews 3:12-14
• 1 John 1:8-2:2

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Ⓒ 1996-2023 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Forgive me o Lord for all my past sins. I want to live a life that pleases You.