Word For Today

Today's Word

wednesday, october 7 2026

Do you want to overcome temptation? Do your part

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
- Matthew 26:41

Are you feeling tempted and don’t know what to do? Make a plan to overcome it with God’s help. It’s not wise to remain passive when temptations come. Overcoming temptation requires specific actions: staying alert, clinging to God, and mastering the flesh.

We must remain spiritually awake and watchful for the traps the enemy tries to set for us. When we are alert, we can act in time and flee, so we remain strong in the Lord.

Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- 2 Timothy 2:22

We succeed when we hold on to God and fix our eyes on Him instead of focusing on what tempts us. As we draw near to God, we move away from sin and temptation. If we want to live a victorious life in Jesus, we need to have a strong relationship with Him.

This closeness to God helps us master the flesh. Turn away from what tempts you and draw near to God. Tell God what you’re going through and express your desire to remain firm in Him. Ask for His help and guidance. He will strengthen you, and you will overcome for His glory.

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
- 1 John 2:15–17

Yesterday's Word

Always live with gratitude

Gratitude is pleasing to the Lord! Recognizing the gifts we receive in our lives is a quality of those who have already perceived the goodness and love of God. And this understanding is expressed through worship and praise. These are good habits that generate fellowship and intimacy with Christ:

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
- Psalm 100:1-3

There are many ways we can show our gratitude to God. We can speak to Him in prayer. We can sing praises filled with gratitude. We can live each day by obeying His Word and testifying to His power. These are some of the ways in which we can show our gratitude to God.

Take time to meditate on God’s goodness in your life and give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings you have received. They may be things we take for granted, such as breathing or having clothes to wear. They may also be more surprising things, such as healing from an illness or His provision at the right time.

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Develop a heart full of gratitude. Thank the Lord for what He has done in your life and for allowing you to see this day.

Have an excellent day!

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Under the shelter of the Rock, I am safe

There is a well-known hymn that begins like this:

Although the storm rages all around,
Under the shelter of the Rock I am safe.
If the storm grows stronger, I will not be afraid,
Under the shelter of the Rock I am safe.

What a profound truth! Many storms arise in our lives, but if we remain firm, holding on to Jesus Christ, we will be safe. He is our Rock!

God never promised us a life without difficulties. In fact, while we are in this world, we will go through moments of sadness and struggle. We become ill, we lose people we love, we face financial hardships… there are many battles. But there is something God promised: His presence. He is always with us as the firm and eternal Rock who sustains us.

Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.
- Isaiah 26:4

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
- Psalms 62:1–2

If you love God and have opened your heart to the salvation He gives through Jesus Christ, you can trust in His care for you. In the midst of the problems that threaten you, you can experience peace and tranquility because you know in whom you are secure. Take refuge in God, rely on Him, and you will remain strong and steady in the midst of the storm.

My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
- Psalms 62:7