what does the bible say?
Believers are called to watch and pray, guarding against the devil’s schemes, appropriately responding to temptation, and eagerly awaiting Christ’s return. The phrase "watch and pray" is first mentioned in Luke 21, where Jesus warned His disciples to be aware of the end of days and to pray for strength. Jesus also told his disciples to watch and pray the night before his crucifixion in order to avoid temptation). We should also be on guard against temptation through a prayerful, abiding relationship with Christ. We are called to be “sober-minded” and “watchful” so as to avoid being “devoured” but our enemy. We are reminded to be prayerful and watchful because at any moment in time, we may stand before God. Paul reminds us of spiritual warfare and the important role that prayer plays in the armor of God. Additionally, prayer should be a continual outpouring in our lives. Lastly, we must withstand trials with spiritual endurance by getting rid of any distraction that would take our eyes off Christ.