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The prayer of deliverance

Do you ever wonder why you make the same mistakes over and over? Do you feel like a failure? Join Pastor Rick as he teaches us the steps to take to avoid temptation.

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<h1 class="title" style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE PRAYER OF DELIVERANCE</strong></h1>
<h4 class="pastor" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Rick Warren</strong></h4>
<div class="versecontainer" style="margin-top:30px;"><span class="verse">“And lead us not into <u>temptation</u>, but <u>deliver us</u> from evil.”</span><span class="reference">Matt.  6:13</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“The temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience.  And God is faithful.  He will keep the temptation        from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it.  When you are tempted, he will <u>show you a way out</u> so that you will not give in to it.”</span><span class="reference">1 Cor. 10:13 (NLT)</span></div>
<p><strong><span class="textbeforeblank">  </span></strong></p>
<div style="width:100%;"><b>1. <u>___________________</u></b></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“<u>Watch and pray</u> <u>so that</u> you will not fall into temptation.  The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”</span><span class="reference">Matt. 26:41 (NIV)</span></div>
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<div>•  <b><u>___________________</u></b></div>
<p>am I most tempted?</p>
<p> </p>
<div>•  <b><u>___________________</u></b></div>
<p>am I most tempted?</p>
<p> </p>
<div>•  <b><u>___________________</u></b></div>
<p>is with me when I’m most tempted?</p>
<p> </p>
<div>•  <b><u>___________________</u></b></div>
<p>temporary benefit do I get if I give in?</p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“There is pleasure in sin for a short time.”</span><span class="reference">Heb. 10:25</span></div>
<div>•  <b><u>___________________</u></b></div>
<p>do I feel right before I’m tempted?</p></blockquote>
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<p class="title" style="text-align: left; width:100%"><strong><span class="">2.  <b><u>___________________</u></b></span></strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Plan carefully what you do…  <u>Avoid evil</u> and walk straight ahead.  Don’t go one step off the right way.”</span><span class="reference">Prov. 4:26-27 (TEV)</span></div>
<p><strong><span class="textbeforeblank" style="width:100%">3.  <b><u>___________________</u></b></span></strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Above all else, <u>guard your heart</u>, for it affects everything you do.”</span><span class="reference">Prov. 4:23 (NLT)</span></div>
<p>Does A or B describe you?</p>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Physically exhausted<br />
 	B. Energetic & in shape
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Discouraged or pessimistic<br />
 	B. Encouraged & hopeful
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Bored & discontented<br />
 	B. Challenged & contented
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Spiritually dry or empty<br />
 	B. Spiritually alive & growing
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Alone or distant from others<br />
 	B. Close to those you love
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Insecure or unsure<br />
 	B. Confident & secure
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Wounded or deeply hurt<br />
 	B. Loved & understood
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Bitter or angry<br />
 	B. Forgiven everyone
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Sad<br />
 	B. Happy
</ol>
<ol type="A">
 	A. Like you’ve failed<br />
 	B. Successful
</ol>
<p><span class="textbeforeblank">TOTAL B’s:   </span></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Do not give the devil a foothold.”</span><span class="reference">Eph. 4:27 (NIV)</span></div>
<p class="title" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span class="textbeforeblank" style="width:100%;"><b>4. <u>___________________</u></b> </span></strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Call upon me in the day of trouble; <u>I will deliver you</u>, and you will honor me.”</span><span class="reference">Psalm 50:15 (NIV)</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“(Jesus) understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.  So let us come boldly to … our gracious God.  There we will receive his mercy, and grace to help us when we need it.”</span><span class="reference">Heb. 4:15-16 (NLT)</span></div>
<p class="title" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span class="textbeforeblank" style="width:100%;"><b>5. <u>___________________</u></b></span></strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Thinking about your commands will keep me from doing some foolish things.”</span><span class="reference">Psalm 119:6 (CEV)</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“…We <u>capture every thought</u>… and make it obey Christ.”</span><span class="reference">2 Cor. 10:5 (NCV)</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil with good.”</span><span class="reference">Rom. 12:21 (GW)</span></div>
<p class="title" style="text-align: left;"><strong><span class="textbeforeblank" style="width:100%"><b>6. <u>___________________</u></b></span></strong></p>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">“Two are better than one, because <u>together</u>…if one falls down, the other can help him up.  But if someone is alone and falls…there’s no one to help him.”</span><span class="reference">Eccl. 4:9-10 (GN)</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">      “Brothers and sisters, if <u>someone in your group</u> does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and <u>gently</u> help make him right again.  But be careful, because <u>you can be tempted to sin, too</u>.  By <u>helping each other</u> with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ.”</span><span class="reference">Gal. 6:1-2 (NCV)</span></div>
<div class="versecontainer"><span class="verse">      “My dear friends, if you know people who have wandered off from God’s truth, don’t write them off.  Go after them.  Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives…!”</span><span class="reference">James 5:19-20 (Mes)</span></div>

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

Every temptation is an opportunity to do good.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
JAMES 1:12 (NLT)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

What Christlike character quality can I develop by defeating the most common temptation I face?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

The prayer of deliverance

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
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TODAY'S MESSAGE

The prayer of deliverance

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: