A Prayer to Struggle in opposition to the Work of the Enemy
By Emma Danzey

“Pricey mates, though I used to be keen to write down you concerning the salvation we share, I discovered it essential to write down, interesting to you to contend for the religion that was delivered to the saints as soon as for all.” – Jude 3

It will possibly seem to be a mountain-sized problem to struggle in opposition to the work of the enemy every day. We will be tempted to disregard the religious battle happening out of worry or indifference. We will repair our eyes on the momentary as a substitute of the everlasting.

Jude 3 reminds us to contend or wrestle for the religion. We’re known as to step up and lean into the ability of God’s Spirit to reside out His fruits of the Spirit every day. After I was rising up, folks would say, “You could be the one Bible somebody ever reads.” As we current the truths of the Phrase in our speech and conduct, we acknowledge that we want the Lord’s assist. We’re sinful and don’t symbolize Christ effectively a lot of the time. Nevertheless, once we reside by His Spirit, we are able to do that in a means that honors Him effectively and communicates the message of the gospel successfully.

Let’s pray:

Pricey Jesus,
We want you at the moment. Assist us to concentrate on the religious forces working in opposition to us. But, assist us to recollect 1 Corinthians 15:57, which says, “however thanks be to God, who offers us the victory by way of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Thank You for already giving us the victory in Jesus. Would you allow us to wrestle effectively at the moment? After we are within the midst of the battle, might we keep in mind that You may have gained the warfare. After we are weary and uninterested in praying, would you convict us and converse for us? After we are sickened by the methods of the tradition round us and burdened for them, remind us of Your working energy of affection and salvation for all who consider in You.

Jesus, assist us to not be led by judgmental or harsh attitudes. Give us hearts of compassion and gentleness in direction of others as we get up for what we all know to be true. Allow us to study, memorize, and keep in mind Your Scriptures. You say in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is helpful for instructing, rebuking, correcting and coaching in righteousness, in order that the person of God could also be completely outfitted for each good work.” God, use Your Phrases to empower and allow me in all of those methods. Encourage me to learn it, ponder it, and share it. Convict me when I’m tempted to cover Your Phrase and never share it with others. Open up alternatives to share concerning the hope that I’ve in You.

God, please develop me within the areas of belief that I’m missing. Elevate me up out of the locations the place I’m stagnant or in a pit. Assist me to press into the wrestle in opposition to the enemy and never stand by passively. Give me the phrases to speak right into a hateful tradition the place there’s anger and bitterness in direction of You. Allow me to talk life and love into that. Information me with a form and compassionate demeanor even when others are offended or unkind. Remind me of Your power in Your method to many who didn’t like You or what You needed to say.

Assist me to not be a folks pleaser however a Christ follower. The place I’ve stepped out of the struggle by worry of man, push me again into the ring and provides me the flexibility to wrestle effectively. I can’t do that by myself power. You say in Philippians 2:16, “As you maintain firmly to the phrase of life. After which I can boast on the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor in useless.” Assist my work for You and my witness and apologetics for You, to not be in pleasure or in useless. Preserve me humble and pure earlier than You as I converse and reside in a time the place many have fallen away from the reality of the gospel message and the Phrase of God. Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One among her biggest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the house, however loves to supply articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian life-style. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the #1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming By Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You may view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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