“Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.” (Psalm 46:5 ISV)
God is our wrestling coach. He teaches us how to fight the Enemy. Our opponents are not our circumstances or other humans, but unseen powers who twist and manipulate our thoughts. We may not win every wrestling match, but each trial helps us learn and become more agile. Every day there is a new challenge. Each time we beat our opponent, we are matched up against a tougher adversary.
“We cannot do what we should just by trying, but by training.” (Dallas Willard)
The Lord trains us through each trial. He stays with us, giving us pointers, encouraging us. We learn how to fight properly. We gain strength and confidence as we progress. The battle belongs to the Lord. We are trained so that we can fight alongside Him. We shall overcome evil, not just by trying to be good, but by training to do good.
Lord, teach us how to fight the enemy. Train us to recognize his wicked moves and show us how to block them. Equip us with the appropriate weapons and instruct us on how to use them properly. Help us not to be afraid, but to approach every fight knowing that you are right alongside us.
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