Preparing for Battle - Spiritual Warfare

3 Common Lies of the Enemy Concerning Your Identity

Identity is important. Every decision you make stems from who you believe yourself to be. This is one of the many reasons why the world preaches the idea of believing in yourself. There is some truth behind the idea that you have to have confidence in who you are in order to find success in life. As a child of God, we know where this confidence should come from. It’s not about believing in yourself and your own abilities, but rather believing in He that is in you and all that He created you to be.

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When the Enemy Has You Surrounded

Do you ever feel like the enemy has you surrounded? The Bible tells us our battle is not against flesh and blood. And if we could spiritually see what the battle really looked like, we would no longer be afraid. This is exactly what happened for Elisha and the Syrian army.

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4 Ways We Can Take Back This Country for God

As I look around at this country of ours, one thing is clear. Christians have become discouraged. On almost a daily basis, I hear someone say or read an article that declares just how far this nation has come from the truth of God. And news channels don’t help. If anything, their job is to make us even more afraid. After all, fear motivates and sells better than anything else. And you can expect that if something happens that would cause fear, it will be shared on the news. So where do we go from here? Do we simply throw in the towel and give up on our nation? Or do we fight and take back this country for God? Is it even possible?

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10 Lies of the Enemy That Will Stunt Your Spiritual Growth

Jesus referred to the enemy as the “Father of Lies.” Lying is what he does best. In fact, it literally defines who he is. But the truth is that the enemy was defeated at the cross. The Bible even describes his humiliating defeat in Colossians 2:13-15. The victory now belongs to Jesus and we get to share in that victory as children of God. Knowing this truth, the enemy does what he does best… lie. And even though he can’t change what Jesus did on the cross, he can certainly lie to us in an attempt to keep us from fulfilling our God-given destinies and to stunt our growth as Believers. It is when we recognize the lies of the enemy that we can best combat them with the truth.

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Lessons from War: How to Stand Firm in Faith and Victory

The victory is won. Sin and death have been defeated. Jesus has defeated the enemy. The New Testament speaks often of our victory in Christ. We are told stand firm in faith and victory because Jesus has already won the war! But what does all of this really mean for us as Believers? If the war is already won, why does Paul instruct us to wear spiritual armor in Ephesians 6? And why is it that life still feels like a constant battle sometimes?

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How to Live Your Life as an Overcomer

Defeated. Overwhelmed. Disenheartened. We’ve all been there. Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect them. Jesus told us that in this life we would have troubles. So trials and obstacles are simply a part of life. But the Bible also teaches us that we have victory in Christ. God destined us to be overcomers… not to be overcome by life’s struggles. But what does life really look like as an overcomer?

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Dare to Pray Big: The Power of Prayer in the Unseen Realm

I’ve been wrestling about writing this post for some time now. It’s not something I would normally write (or share) on the blog. But with all of the fear people are experiencing these days with the North Korea crisis and many other issues, the Lord really pressed upon my heart to share a dream I recently had. As the Body of Christ, we don’t have to sit idly by and just hope that God will intervene on our behalf. We have been given authority as the church of Jesus Christ to make a difference and to CHANGE the world around us.

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3 Reasons Why Your Identity Matters in Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare is something that we all face, even when we don’t realize it. On a daily basis, we fight the lies of the enemy. When he tells you that you’re not worth it, makes you wonder if God will ever accomplish what He has for your life, or causes you to question how you could possibly be worthy of love with all of the mistakes you’ve made… We all must know how to handle thoughts like these because they will come at some point.

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When Spiritual Battle Has Made You Weary

You’re tired, weary, and you lack motivation. You’ve been spiritually fighting for a long while now, and you feel bruised and nearly defeated. I would be lying if I said I haven’t been there. The Bible tells us that our victory is secure in Christ and that He will be our strength in all things, but I have experienced times in my life when I felt nothing but weak and utterly defeated. What do you do when the truth of God’s Word seems to directly contradict what you are feeling and experiencing in your life?

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How to be Good at Both Offense and Defense in Spiritual Battle

An army has two essential functions… offense and defense. Militaries are called to defend when an attacking army is trying to take ground. (I don’t know about you, but I am so incredibly thankful that we have our troops to defend us if threatened!) Yet there have been times throughout history when a military’s offense played a key role. When the Israelites entered the Promised land, they were certainly on the offensive side of war. God went before them into battle as they conquered the land He had given them… one city at a time.

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Alyssa J Howard

Category: Spiritual Battle

3 Common Lies of the Enemy Concerning Your Identity

When the Enemy Has You Surrounded

4 Ways We Can Take Back This Country for God

10 Lies of the Enemy That Will Stunt Your Spiritual Growth

Lessons from War: How to Stand Firm in Faith and Victory

How to Live Your Life as an Overcomer

Dare to Pray Big: The Power of Prayer in the Unseen Realm

3 Reasons Why Your Identity Matters in Spiritual Warfare

When Spiritual Battle Has Made You Weary

How to be Good at Both Offense and Defense in Spiritual Battle