“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Matthew 6:9-13

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
James 1:13

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:2-3

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
Matthew 10:16-20

When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another.
Matthew 10:23

Bottom Line

God doesn't want to trap you but He does want to guide you.

Action Steps

• Where are you resisting God's leadership?
• Where is God inviting you to let Him guide you?

Prayer Practice - Journaling

• Grab a journal, a pen and a quiet place to pray.
• Identify the area of your life you want God's leadership & direction in (situation, relationship, decision, etc).
• Confess your desire for God to be your guide.
• Spend some time writing out all the considerations:
  - Your own wants & desires.
  - The other factors you're balancing.
  - Any relevant things you might know about God & His Kingdom.
  - Any Scripture passages / images that might be relevant.
• Spend some time journaling about what you think God might be saying to you.