Living Changed: Overcoming Spiritual WarfareSample

Prayer is Battle

Spiritual warfare isn't a spotlight for the enemy; it's acknowledging that we have an enemy and placing a spotlight on the victory we already have in Jesus. We can often lose sight of what God did for us in a season of warfare and focus on what Satan did to us. We overlook who God is, who He calls us to be, and the weapons He has already prepared for us (2 Corinthians 10:4).

You may think prayer is passive, but it's the opposite—praying truth is battle, and it will save you. In the Bible, David called out to the Lord and was saved from his enemies. If you haven't called on God in prayer, you are wielding your own weapons. How many times have you tried to fight on your own with wasted effort?

Maybe you feel insecure turning to prayer; perhaps you find it hard to trust, are struggling with pride, or are striving to control. Prayer is part of the battle because prayer activates heaven. In Daniel, the moment he began praying, a command was given in heaven, and an angel came with answers.

Right now, decide to give it to God in complete surrender and focus on talking to Him more than anyone else. He is the one who knows everything and wants us to come to Him. Be alert and sober of mind (1 Peter 5:8), staying close to the one who protects so you will know the truth.

When you work to understand God's word and continue to grow closer to Christ, you learn:

You are fully known and deeply loved.
You are chosen.
And, in Christ, you are worthy.