Father, we are so grateful for the power of prayer and its positive effect in our lives. Yet we confess that we don’t avail ourselves to Your desired means of communication nearly as often as we should. Jesus quoted Scripture when resisting Satan’s temptations in the wilderness experience. He spent time in intense prayer when He needed strength, courage, and faith for the trials He endured. We likewise pray for our brothers and sisters, that their faith in You will grow and mature, that they will remain faithful in times of testing. We pray for ourselves that we will stand firm and remain confident in our Christian faith as we oppose the evil forces in this world as well as those sinful temptations that lie right at our heart’s door. We will be victorious when we follow Your commands, when we stand firm or take action by the power of Your might, and when we talk often with You, our dearest and closest Burden Bearer. Amen.