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2 Timothy 4:9-18, 1 John 2:15-17

Our God is a God of mercy that delivers and preserves His own from the works of the evil one. In as much as Paul was a giant, he never underestimated the work of the enemy. His prayers were evident about how he constantly looks up to God for his life. 2Timothy4:18, ÒAnd the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!Ó You are not that far from the Lord not to look up and constantly render PaulÕs prayer before God. It is a way of inviting God to take over in all areas of your life so you can be protected from all that is in the world. All that is in the world will take you down if you fail to take your ground in the Lord. It was all that is in the world that brought down Adam and Eve. It was also the same — all that is in the world — that showed up to Jesus after His forty-day fast. 1 John 2:16, ÒFor all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not of the father but is of the world.Ó Is there any one of the three operating in your life? This is the more reason why consistent prayer for deliverance and preservation is very important to you. All the three passed in the life of Adam and Eve, but it failed in Jesus and it did not sway Him. It is not how important you are, or how strong, or how long you have been in the Lord. Just like Paul, praying your way out of the devilÕs way is the way of deliverance and preservation. Pray without ceasing because the devil will come to advertise his program on you so you can eventually buy into it and fail. He will come at an opportune time. Stay on your guard by keeping focus in prayer.