Temptation

I've decided to fast a few days after I get well from my cough. I began to prepare already, trying to reduce my idle thoughts and instead focusing them on God. However, it is consistently clear that whenever I try to do this (I've thought of this before), the devil will always - take note, ALWAYS - find a way to tempt me. Then I think that I'm wrong and say to myself not to do it anymore. THIS IS A BIG PITFALL. Do not think that it is possible to do it on your own. Always ask for the help of the Holy Spirit. It is worthless even if you succeed if you manage to overcome temptation on your own. It will only bloat your pride and you would be giving yourself glory, which is supposed to be given to God. Temptation is very powerful and we should always ask for the help of the Holy Spirit. But when we sin, which is inevitable while we are in this body, we should always confess to God that we have for "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)