A PRAYER FOR THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE

There is a fierce battle raging around us. The spiritual battle is intensifying as the day of Christ’s return draws nearer. In Ephesians 6:12, it tells us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers and principalities that want to thwart God’s perfect plan in our lives.

Prayer is our greatest weapon against the powers of darkness and we are empowered to live victoriously as we put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.”

Victory comes to those who are clothed in God’s armor and completely hidden in Christ.

The safest place to be during the intense spiritual warfare is in the secret hiding place with Christ. Psalm 91:1 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

There is no in between place of hiding in Christ. Lukewarm Christianity does not work and the victory cannot be won without being fully submitted to Christ. Light and darkness cannot be in the same room. It’s either dark when the lights are off or it becomes light when the light has been turned on.

Every surrendered believer in Christ has the authority to defeat the dark forces. James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

May you stay surrounded by the light of Christ and live fully hidden in His love.

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your goodness and mercy. Protect us by the power in the blood of Jesus Christ and surround us with Your magnificent light. Let us submit to You every day and flee from the devil. Let us dwell in the secret place of the most high and abide in the shadow of Your wings always. Let us be hidden away in Your love and protected in the battle. Let us continually walk in repentance and press into the KINGDOM of HEAVEN. Strengthen us with Your might and let us clothe ourselves with the armor of God.

Help our sons and daughters to be ready to conquer every power or principality that may come their way. Remind them to clothe themselves spiritually and let them live victoriously. Help them stand and be grounded in Your truth. Help them to walk in freedom and faith all the days of their lives. I trust You, LORD, to keep our families strong and prepared for the raging battle. I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.