Praise in the Wilderness

Dear Jesus,
We thank you that you triumphed in all the trials and tests where we fell short or gave in.
You did not turn the stones into bread, but waited for your Father's word.
You did not make any secret deals with the Enemy in order to gain power and influence, but you choose the way of the cross.
You did not force God's hand in order to gain recognition and popularity for yourself, but you depended on him to vindicate you and raise you up.
Help us and grant us grace in all those places where you won--won not just for yourself--but won for us as well.
We thank you for giving us the fruit of your victory so that we will not succumb to the easy and plausible arguments of the Tempter.
Thank you for grace to stand true to you.
Amen!