Fighting your battles through God means learning to trust in His power, wisdom, and timing rather than relying solely on your own strength. It’s a spiritual mindset and lifestyle rooted in faith, prayer, and surrender. Here’s a breakdown of how to do that:
1. Start with Prayer
- Talk to God first about what you’re facing.
- Ask for strength, guidance, peace, and His will to be done.
- Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…”
2. Read and Stand on God’s Word
- God’s Word is your weapon. Learn what He promises and declare it.
- Ephesians 6:17 – “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
- Example: If you’re afraid, speak Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you…”
3. Surrender the Outcome
- Let go of the need to control and trust that God is working behind the scenes.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”
4. Put on the Full Armor of God
- This is how you spiritually prepare for battle (see Ephesians 6:10-18):
- Belt of Truth
- Breastplate of Righteousness
- Shoes of Peace
- Shield of Faith
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit
5. Praise While You Wait
- Worship is warfare. Praise shifts your focus to God’s greatness.
- 2 Chronicles 20:22 – When the Israelites sang and praised, God caused their enemies to destroy each other.
6. Surround Yourself with Godly People
- Community matters. Find those who will pray and stand with you.
- Matthew 18:20 – “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
7. Be Still and Let God Work
- Sometimes fighting means standing firm and letting Him move.
- Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
