“Some Christians may use the term “spiritual warfare,” but the truth is that many people have no idea what it means or how to deal with it.
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Spiritual battle can be explained by comparing it to physical conflict. Controlling land for political or economic power was a common theme in historical warfare. The battle for control of people's souls is known as spiritual warfare.
God created you for a reason, whether you believe in Him and follow Him or not. He made you in order for you to know Him and feel His love. He made you to love others as much as He loves you and to use your skills and talents for the greater good to direct people to Him.
God, on the other hand, has an adversary known as Satan or the devil. He is frequently referred to as simply “God's enemy” because he is an enemy of God and God's people “The adversary.”
Satan is hell-bent on keeping people from knowing God and entrusting their life to Him. The enemy's techniques may vary depending on whether or not someone is a Christian, but his ultimate goal is to prevent people from feeling God's love.
How do you combat spiritual warfare?
Because we know God and that he is bigger than the devil and his schemes against us, we can come up against and battle spiritual warfare.
As previously said, the name of Jesus is extremely powerful; we witnessed devils fleeing at the sight of Jesus.
The disciples of Jesus used his name to cast out demons, and Paul did the same in the book of Acts.
“I demand you to get out of her in the name of Jesus Christ,” I turned and said to the ghost. And it was released at that exact hour.
Even today, when facing spiritual warfare, it is effective to use Jesus' name because his name has power.
In the Bible, we see Jesus cast out a demon that his followers were unable to cast out. When the disciples questioned why not, Jesus replied,
Using Jesus as an example, we can see how scripture can be used to combat the evil one in spiritual battle.
After forty days of fasting, Jesus was tempted in the desert, and scripture was his defense against Satan.
We must know scripture in order to use it against the devil and his lies. When the devil lies to us about who we are in Christ, we must remember that we are a new creature, no longer our old selves, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 says.
When we are in the midst of spiritual conflict, worship music can be very effective. It allows us to recognize both who God is and his vast power, as well as who we are in Christ. Worship music helps us focus on God rather than the world's idols.
We are always engaged in spiritual warfare, and hopefully, we will be prepared to fight back against the devil's schemes to lead us away from God. To avoid being led astray, we must be in God's word and recall Jesus' example.
How do you pray against the enemy?
I command the storm of destruction to gather upon every satanic power that is against my health IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS! I decree and declare great casualty upon witches and wizards operating in my neighborhood, the judgment of God shall torment the powers of darkness working against me both at night and in the morning, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that are standing against me, the night shall carry terror and anger against all satanic powers that
RIGHT NOW, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, my prayers have become earthquakes and storms in the devil's camp that is against my life; the Lord shall gather his armor against powers that are against my intellectual growth; all sickness in my life, known or unknown, receives heavenly storm; all conspiracy against any part of my body receives destruction now!
I order the deep wells inside me to be freed and broken forth in the name of JESUS!
What is the warrior spirit?
“I discovered that the warrior path has little in common with the pictures of warriors I've seen in movies and books,” Vanas stated. “I learned from tradition that being a warrior is a vocation to serve others, not for selfish gain, glory, or ego.”
Warriors in Native civilizations developed talents that enabled them to contribute to their tribe. Today, the warrior spirit entails using our God-given abilities and talents to benefit the “tribe” we serve. This tribe could be made up of relatives, neighbors, coworkers, or pals.
How do you pray for protection from evil?
As I begin this day, I pray for Your protection. You are my safe haven, and I can always find sanctuary under Your wings. Keep me safe from harm wherever I go, and keep evil at bay. I shall look to You as my Protector, the one who battles for me every day, no matter where I am.
Your love and constancy, as well as Your goodness and mercy, surround me on a daily basis, so I will not be afraid of anything. God, I put my trust in You and thank You for Your kindness and protection.
Can you pray for something bad to happen to someone?
If you wish for something awful to happen to someone because they've wronged you, be aware that it could come back to haunt you in unexpected ways. When conspiring against someone, keep in mind that the Almighty is watching. Never pray for people with a bad intention or a terrible prayer!
How do you overcome the devil's temptation?
Success for a Christian frequently entails drawing closer to God. The fight against temptation is an important component of this goal. So, what can you do if you're faced with temptation? Consider these biblical tactics for growing in holiness before God for Christians who desire to fight temptation to sin.
For the sake of this study, we'll use the Bible to define temptation as anything that leads you to disobey God. Any circumstance you encounter in life will either support your progress or your demise. What you decide in your heart is the deciding element. Will you obey God and move closer to Him, or will you reject Him and flee? You are not a helpless victim in this situation. Rather of deciding to sin, resolve to use the tactics listed below to overcome temptation in your life.