Growing up in the church, they offered a few tips on how the enemy attacks. Typically, they spoke about temptations towards club’s, drinking, sex, drugs, etc. But, out of all those Sunday sermons, not once did I learn about the extreme ways Hell can attack. Many of us heard Christians say, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”. However, they are leaving out a critical aspect of the scripture.
“Submit to God, resist the devil, and He will flee from you.” James 4:7
The unfinished version puts you in a position where you’re fighting alone. The complete version reminds us we don’t have to fight alone. This was a constant mistake I kept making for years; I thought God wanted me to tap into my inner strength, But I was wrong. The Holy Trinity wanted me to tap into Theirs.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
But sometimes, this doesn’t happen supernaturally; most times, it happens practically. Being equipped with the proper knowledge is a form of strength.
So, in this post, I will share some of my helpful tips to win a spiritual battle. The first thing you need to know is Hell seeks to erode our faith, belief, trust, and sanity. And in these moments, it’s crucial to armor up and fight back.
The battle seems intimidating, but remember: even if we’re on our own, we never fight alone. Heaven favors humanity. Also, billions of believers worldwide have fought similar battles and won. And so will you!
Here are Helpful Tips For Spiritual Warfare:
What not to do:
Don’t Despair – Remind yourself that every problem has a fruitful solution. And the keeper of all knowledge and wisdom (the Holy Trinity) will give us answers in due time. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
[Consider the story of Peter walking on water to Jesus. He started to drown when he focused on the external situation. If we want to keep our head above the water, we must do our best to keep calm.]
Don’t Dwell – Whenever the enemy speaks words of fear, confusion, hopelessness, etc. Refrain from pondering on these things. Instead, focus on everything positive, hopeful, and good. (Philippians 4:6-8)
[When something terrible happens, it’s human to start thinking about all the other bad things occurring in our lives. But this is a temptation we must avoid giving into. When you’re in a bad mood, imagine what Hell would say to you versus what Heaven would say.]
Don’t Doubt – Cling onto whatever you feel the most assured about. Then, gradually, that confidence will spread. (Hebrews 10:35)
[Not giving into doubt is easier said than done. Many things have gone wrong in my life that would justify my uncertainty towards everything. However, we must stand on what we know and let life play out.]
What to do:
Be Still – Pause and take a couple of deep breaths. (Psalms 46:10)
Praise – Find a Gospel song that speaks to you. If you don’t feel like singing, then visualize the words. (Psalms 30:11-12)
Read Scriptures – Speaking life over ourselves with scriptures is very powerful. Primarily when we use scriptures to combat the lies of the enemy, just as Jesus did against Satan). (2 Timothy 2:15)
Be Honest – For us to cast our cares on God. We must be honest with ourselves and take our fears, worries, doubts, and sorrows to the throne. (John 4:24)
Pray – Request what you need, whether it’s protection, peace, hope, strength, clarity, wisdom, understanding, etc. (James 5:15-16)
In Jesus’ Name – Ending prayers in Jesus’ name is crucial. It’s the equivalence of stamping an envelope before mailing it. Additionally, we can rebuke, bind, and cast evils into the abyss in Jesus’s name. It’s the power and authority we’re given as believers. (John 14:13-14) (Luke 10:19)
I hope my tips help!
If not, read Ephesians 6:12-18
No matter what, please remain encouraged. If you want more tips, please comment below for them and I’ll create a new post.
Or, you can read my 10 Favorite Bible Passages for hope.
Either way please remember…
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)