Thomas von Kempen by zeitgenössischer Maler (Gedenkseite Thomas von Kempen), via Wikimedia Commons
Temptations
same old world, or flesh, or devil
The Temptation of Saint Anthony by David Teniers the Younger [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Let me never lose sight of you
image by August Brill CC by 2.0
struggling to escape temptation
The Temptation of St Anthony, Joos van Craesbeeck, c.1650 via Wikimedia Commons
through these trials, teach me
Liberation of St. Peter by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo c 1660’s, via Wikimedia Commons
an example of patience
Get Behind Me, Satan! by Ilya Repin (Voices from Russia) 1895 via Wikimedia Commons
“It is written”
Temptations of Christ (San Marco) 12th century
Forty days alone
Freedom through Grace
God, you know our hearts,
and you see our temptations and struggles.
Have pity on us and deliver us from the sins
which make war upon our souls.
You are all-powerful,
and we are weak and erring.
Faithful God, our trust is in you.
Deliver us from the bondage of evil,
and grant that we may from now on
be your devoted servants,
serving you in the freedoms of holy love,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.
Eugene Bersier, 1831-1889. Swiss Reformed pastor
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Christian Prayers & Devotions
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