No temptation has overtaken you

that is not common to man.

God is faithful,

and He will not let you be tempted

    beyond your ability,

but with the temptation

    He will also provide

          the way of escape

that you may be able

          to endure it.

               1 Corinthians 10. 13

(This verse reveals the solid link

    between faithfulness and endurance.

Our daily choices strengthen us.

Sin always says, "It won't matter."

Faithfulness to God always

     resounds for generations.

There is always an option

                other than to sin.

Know when to run for your life.

Don't place yourself

       in vulnerable positions.

And as they say on airplanes,

    "Be aware of your nearest exit doors."

Whatever way we choose

   --to sin or to be faithful--

others are following us.)

O LORD,

You are faithful.

Grant us the courage and discernment

           to be the same.

You are with us.

   We need not do this life without You.

                  We cannot.

Help us to not just make wise choices

          or not make mistakes,

but to follow You

   and have the strength to do that.

The opposite of temptation

   is the opportunity

   to bear witness to others

           the name of Jesus.

May we be aware

   that others are watching us,

not to see if we are perfect,

   but to see if You are real.