“Dear God,
The battle feels intense some days. We get tired and worn, weary and discouraged. It’s hard to keep going in the face of defeat and overwhelming struggle. But help us to remember that you will never leave us, for you are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Thank you for your presence with us, thank you for your Almighty Shadow. Thank you that you go before us and cover us from behind. We believe that you are in our midst, and you hold us secure in whatever we face.
We know that the enemy wouldn’t be fighting so hard against us if we weren’t making a difference for your kingdom. He wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop us, if he didn’t think you had so much good still in store. Remind us today Lord, that the battle belongs to you, and whatever we’re up against can be taken down in one fell swoop by your mighty hand. Please help us to trust you more, to stop wasting time just spinning our wheels or fighting in our strength. Forgive us for the times we’ve neglected to set our eyes and hearts on you, for the days we’ve forgotten to come to you first. Fill us with the power of your Holy Spirit. Fill us with your wisdom and discernment to make us aware of the enemy’s traps, so we can stand strong against his schemes. Thank you for your constant reminders that your presence will go with us, in whatever we face, and you will give us rest. Amen.”
“Lord, we ask for your peace…
… we ask for your protection, we trust that you are fighting in ways we can’t always see. And we know that we never fight alone, for you are always at work on behalf of your children – shielding, protecting, strengthening, and covering us from the attacks we face even when we’re unaware. Thank you for the victories in our lives that have no explanation “but God.” We give you the glory and honor for all you’re doing in our lives every day, even in the times we can’t fully understand your thoughts and ways.
We ask for your Spirit to lead us, for your peace to guard our hearts and minds in you. We ask for your grace to cover us, and for your blessing to surround. We love you Lord…we need you. We stand firm today in your great and powerful Name. Help us to keep our eyes on you.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.