Stronger than the Struggle: Uncomplicating Your Spiritual Battle

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him’” (1 Cor. 2:9 NLT).

I said, “I’m sorry, but what do you mean by witchcraft?” I could barely hide the concern in my voice. “Well,” he said, “it sounds like there might have been some manipulation going on here, and manipulation is rooted in witchcraft. You can see it in how the situation played out. The moment that man said those words to you, you made a decision in yo

I’m confident God isn’t as concerned with what we are doing as he is with how we are doing it.

“Lord, I trust you. I believe you only have right motives toward me.”

real success is living out our best, believing we are God’s best version of ourselves.

The Devil is persistent in his pursuit to render us powerless, to prevent us from stepping into our God-given authority and power.

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. But he must ask [for wisdom] in faith, without doubting [God’s willingness to help], for the one who doubts is like a billowing surge of the se

Our lives should not be labeled as failing, lacking, humiliating, purposeless, or powerless in any way. Our lives should be overflowing with purpose and hope. We should be walking every day with a zest for life—with a constant vigor and gusto.

The enemy of our souls often uses the same technique. Perhaps you have cultivated a joyful attitude, or maybe you’re producing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Then the enemy sees your fruit and wants to take it from you. Have you been growing in faith? He’s coming after your belief. Are you experiencing more peace? The enemy will try and take it from you