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I ask that you pray for me. As I’ve been working towards a closer relationship with God I’ve suddenly found myself besieged by heavy mental and physical exhaustion as well spiritual temptation. I have been able to remain strong (if I can even call it that at this point) through prayer, but I came dangerously close to giving into my temptations this evening. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
 
RedFox0456 said:
I ask that you pray for me. As I’ve been working towards a closer relationship with God I’ve suddenly found myself besieged by heavy mental and physical exhaustion as well spiritual temptation. I have been able to remain strong (if I can even call it that at this point) through prayer, but I came dangerously close to giving into my temptations this evening. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
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Of course I will pray for you. 🙂

I will also ask that you make sure that you are eating and sleeping well, and taking exercise. Neglecting these three things is (in my experience) opening the door to feeling depressed and therefore too weak to defend yourself against any wickedness which may try to derail your progress so far.

Is a retreat possible for you at the moment? Or even a short break away from your routine?
 
I will keep you in prayer as well.
I like to use the concept of sports training for these situations. Our Lord is like a coach, and our trials and setbacks are like learning new skills and pushing past what seem like limitations. Turn your temptations and difficulties entirely over to the Lord, asking Him for the graces necessary to overcome. And if you do fall, don’t be hard on yourself, but remember that G-d loves you so much and waits eagerly for you to come to Him, say you are sorry, and pick up right where you left off.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, protect us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all of the other demons who prowl about the Earth seeking the ruin of souls.

O God, from whom proceed all holy desires, all right counsels and just works; grant unto us Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be devoted to Thy commands, and that, being delivered from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in peace under Thy protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.
 
mrsjennymulhall said:
Of course I will pray for you. 🙂

I will also ask that you make sure that you are eating and sleeping well, and taking exercise. Neglecting these three things is (in my experience) opening the door to feeling depressed and therefore too weak to defend yourself against any wickedness which may try to derail your progress so far.

Is a retreat possible for you at the moment? Or even a short break away from your routine?
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Eight hours of sleep at night and I’ve had a pretty solid exercise plan for a few months. Even lost 17 lbs! Back under 200 lbs at 6’ 3"! Yesterday I was just overcome by exhaustion all of the sudden. I really can’t explain it. My brain and my body just felt like the taps were dry. And yes, that did make it that much harder to resist being tempted. So I definitely thought I needed some extra people in my corner. Please continue to pray for me, as in sure I’m not out of the woods yet.
 
RedFox0456 said:
I ask that you pray for me. As I’ve been working towards a closer relationship with God I’ve suddenly found myself besieged by heavy mental and physical exhaustion as well spiritual temptation. I have been able to remain strong (if I can even call it that at this point) through prayer, but I came dangerously close to giving into my temptations this evening. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
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Praying to the Holy Spirit to give you strength & fortitude to overcome your temptations.
 
RedFox0456 said:
I ask that you pray for me. As I’ve been working towards a closer relationship with God I’ve suddenly found myself besieged by heavy mental and physical exhaustion as well spiritual temptation. I have been able to remain strong (if I can even call it that at this point) through prayer, but I came dangerously close to giving into my temptations this evening. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
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Gracious and merciful Father, please come to their assistance.

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end
Amen.
 
***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death
Amen.

:crossrc:***
 
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