EPHESIANS 6:12
EPHESIANS 6:12
New International Version
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.
PRAYER DIRECTION
Before Paul taught about the armor of God, he first reminded us that our battle is spiritual, not physical. When we keep this in mind, it’s much easier to surrender our daily battles to God in prayer. What “battle” are you currently facing in life that needs to be surrendered to God in prayer? Take a moment to pray and ask God to give you eyes to see the spiritual battle happening. Pray over your situation as He leads you.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, that I can surrender every battle in my life over to you. I know that true victory lies in you and you alone. Give me eyes to see the battles I face the way you see them. Help me to surrender them to you daily. I put my trust in you!
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Purpose can make a huge difference in a person’s life. The crew of Paul’s ship had given up all hope of being saved (Acts 27:20) after being relentlessly tossed in a mighty storm for two weeks. Still Paul was not moved. He knew he had a purpose to fulfill, for an angel had spoken to him, telling him that he would “surely stand trial before Caesar” (v.