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The spiritual disciplines that Jesus practiced did not in and of themselves enable Him to overcome temptation and live a sinless life. Rather God the Father provided the power that enabled Him to overcome. The disciplines were merely the vehicle through which that power was transferred from the Father to the Son. The same is true for us. The living Christ is our strength. The disciplines are merely the means whereby we tap into His inexhaustible resources.
“…continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God, who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”
— Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV 1984)
Lord Jesus, You and You alone are the source of our strength and our only hope for overcoming temptation. Help us we pray. In Your holy name. Amen.