A Scripture and a Prayer: “Our Real Enemy”

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12)

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for the victory we have in You. But help us understand that in this battle we do not fight against people who may oppose us or who believe differently. Our battle is spiritual, not physical. We war against spiritual forces of wickedness, including Satan and his demonic forces. As we do, we need to remember that You have already won the war when You died for our sins and rose from the dead. Let us also understand that You are greater within us than anything Satan can throw at us, and that we are more than conquerors through Your love for us. Therefore, help us fight this battle with the armor You have given and through the Holy Spirit. AMEN