When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.  James 1:13 

The Bible says that each of us will face temptation. You can’t go through life on this earth without facing it. But if we’re going to be victorious over those temptations, we have to understand one thing first“God is not the one tempting us.  It is so easy to blame God or use him as an excuse when we face temptation. But it isn’t God. He will never tempt us. In fact, the Bible tells us that God is the one who can give us the power to overcome temptation. He wants to make us strong. It is Satan who tempts us to do wrong. 

So when you are facing temptation, don’t blame God. Instead, look to him to help you through that temptation. Ask him to give you the strength. And realize that as you fight that temptation, you are not alone. God is standing there with you to help you win.

Dear God, I know that as I go through life I am going to face temptation. When that happens, I pray that you give me the strength to overcome it. Help me to turn to you in those moments and to rely on your strength to make it through. In Jesus’ name, Amen.