Spurgeon's Prayer: Protection from Temptation

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
— 1 Corinthians 10:13 (BSB)

Let me ask you one question: if you could choose, would you not rather be in temptation and be upheld by God, than be free from trial, and have no help from the Lord?
— Charles Spurgeon

Our Father, as we come to the close of this day, we seek Your protection from the trials and temptations that may come our way. We know that in this life, we will face many temptations and difficulties, but we are grateful that You are faithful and will not allow us to be tested beyond what we can bear. We pray tonight that You would lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

We are aware of our own weaknesses, Lord, and we know how easily we can be led astray by the desires of our hearts. But we trust in Your promise that You will provide a way out of every temptation so that we can endure it. Give us the strength to resist the enemy and to stand firm in our faith. Help us to recognize the traps of the evil one and to flee from them, trusting in Your power to deliver us.

Lord, we pray that You would keep us from trials that are too heavy for us to bear. Protect us from situations that would overwhelm us and lead us away from You. And if we must face trials, give us the grace to endure them with patience and trust, knowing that You are with us every step of the way.

We commit ourselves into Your hands tonight, asking for Your protection and peace. Guard our hearts and minds from the attacks of the enemy, and fill us with the confidence that You are our refuge and strength. Deliver us from every form of evil, and let us rest tonight in the safety of Your care. Amen.