TEMPTATION

I feel Satan tries to lure me into temptation. It is not the temptation I should fight, it is Satan.
My mind focuses on the thing that is tempting me when I try to fight it. I must look to God and ask for the stength to refocus my mind on something else. Once my mind is focused away from the temptation, it can not overcome me and I can defeat it.

Reference:"Defeating Temptation" by Rick Warren, "Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Aug 25, 2008"

Prayer:
Lord help me to remember to set my mind on something else when temptation is before me. Help me to place all my energy on thinking about other things. Preferably help me to set my mind something good and positive to replace the negative thoughts of the temptation.