Daily Ways to Pray: Week Sixteen

Day One

Jesus calls you to know, love and follow Him. The devil calls you away from Jesus. Learn to recognize each call so you can follow, so you can avoid.

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Matthew 4:1-11. How Jesus was tempted. What do you learn about Jesus, about the devil? How does the evil one work on you? How does the good spirit work?

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Matthew 4:1-11


Day Two
Mark 1:12-13. Why does God allow you to be tempted? Ask Jesus about His experience here.

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Mark 1:12-13


Day Three

Mark 7:21-22. What are the roots of evil in your life? How does the evil one tempt you?

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Mark 7:21-22


Day Four

Think back on your life and the times you were misled by the evil one, where it seemed to be a good move and turned out bad. How about now?

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Day Five

Mark 3:31-35. Ask Mary to help you recognize what is of the Lord. Ask her help against the evil one. Repeat the Hail Mary with meaning.

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Mark 3:31-35


Day Six

John 8:44-45. Jesus feeds us truth. The devil feeds us lies. Ask the help of Jesus to sort them out.

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John 8:44-45


Day Seven

Look back on this week. What did you learn? Ask the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit to let you know why they sent Jesus to be one of us.

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