Saint Jude's day

This is the feast day of Saint Jude. Jude is the patron saint of 'lost causes'/desperate requests. It is good to ask for the most unlikely outcomes on this day.

I have asked the Lord for strength to resist temptation, and I earnestly hope that this is granted.

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On the nature of temptation ...

From my reading of the Philokalia, and in the experience of my daily life I have discovered that there is an order of preference for temptation. If you are tempted towards on type of sin (say lust) and you manage to overcome it, even temporarily, the devil comes back at you with another temptation - such as anger. This is why it vital to ask God for guidance and support when you are battling sin.

Here is a way to ask ...

Dear Lord - please give me the strength to resist the temptations of the devil,
Give me the wisdom to see approaching temptation fro far off - and the fortitude to avoid it.
Thank you Lord - in the name of your son Jesus - amen.

God bless - N