Life often takes me to my knees.
Lately, however, I feel as if I’ve barely been able to stand up before it knocks me down again.
I’m learning though, that it is possible to not give up, but to stay low while I catch my breath. All the while, staying as close to God as possible. Fortunately, He’s not concerned with personal space, so He doesn’t mind if I cling to Him constantly and lean on Him hard. In fact, He encourages it!
I’ve been reminded that the Lord is fighting this battle. It feels like it’s all on my shoulders, but I’m trying to let Him take the weight from me.
I imagine you might know what I’m talking about…when the weight of the battle feels like it will crush you. Lean in to Him with me. Let Him strengthen you and protect you. He is fighting the battle!
8 Scripture verses for when you need to remember He is fighting for you…
Exodus 14:14 NLT
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.
Deuteronomy 1:29-31 NIV
Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the wilderness. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
Deuteronomy 20:3-4 NLT
He will say to them, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Psalm 18:39 ESV
For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Ephesians 6:11-13 NLT
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Hebrews 13:6 ESV
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
What verse do you turn to when life feels like a battle?
By Laura Rath
Used by Permission
Further Reading
• Fight Back -by Mary Pinckney
• Fight Like Jesus Fights – by Jon Walker
• This Day We Fight! – Devotional by Francis Frangipane
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