Battle Prayer

Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to struggle at times—as well.

I wrote the prayer below almost fifteen years ago during such a time in my life. I pray it will remind someone today to cry out to the One who alone can empower us to stand:

“Dear Lord, it seems like spiritual battles have been coming at me right and left, and I am finding out just how real spiritual warfare is. The enemy is definitely trying to bring me down.

I’ve noticed how the battle becomes especially intense when I’m trying to move forward with something you have called me to do. Satan really does attack. He really gets serious, and he really does want to stop me. I know he wants to ruin my witness, too. I guess I can take comfort in the fact that if I’m being attacked, I must be on active duty.

Oh Lord, help me to recognize and withstand the tactics of Satan. Some are easy to spot, like major temptations or doubting you and your Word. Others are more subtle, though, like time wasted on worries, fears, or feelings of false guilt.

Father, I know Satan wants to rob me of my joy in you and render me ineffective or even damaging to your work. If he can keep me preoccupied with myself, he will have accomplished much of his task.

Protect me from the evil one, O Lord, and help me to fight against him with all of your might.”

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13

*What helps you during the midst of a spiritual battle?

*Flickr photo by Lel4nd

*As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let’s remember all those who have waged battle to win and maintain it. May God’s blessing be on them and on our great nation!

Comments

  1. So many fierce battles on so many fronts for so many people. Whatever would we do without His armor, His protection & His Spirit?

    Powerful prayer & powerful post!

  2. Thanks, Kathleen!

  3. Hi Cheryl,

    Spiritual warfare is definitely alive and real. May you feel rested and refreshed today. I’m thankful that He who is in us is greater than he that is in the world.

    Re your comments on my site, a cool home on hot days is a wonderful thing! :) So wonderful for your family to have this time away as well.

    Jennifer Dougan
    http://www.jenniferdougan.com

  4. May God protect you during the time of battle. Prayer and reading God’s word are my weapons against spiritual battles. Keep fighting God is on your side!

  5. Thanks so much, Jennifer and Nanette!

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