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Daily Christian Devotion

Fight The Right Battle

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6:12 ESV

So often, we fight the wrong battle. Every battle we face has a spiritual agenda behind it. The enemy’s end goal is to distract us from the purpose of God and distance us from His love. Behind every earthly problem, there is a spiritual reality.

My childhood was filled with tears because of my father’s behavior and constant anger. Our home felt unsafe—full of fear and tension. Instead of confronting the source spiritually, we simply adapted to the chaos. Our thoughts, routines, and emotions revolved around preparing for his next outburst. But the true problem was never my father—it was the evil spirit at work, provoked through black magic by his business rivals.

In the middle of this darkness, my mother encountered Jesus Christ and accepted Him as her Lord and Savior. She recognized the real enemy and began to fight the right battle—through prayer, faith, and spiritual authority. And when God steps into the battlefield, who can stand against Him?

Jesus Christ, the Victor, reigned over that situation and delivered my father and our family from the long spiritual battle. After that breakthrough, salvation entered our home—one heart after another.

When we read words like principalities, cosmic powers, rulers of darkness, it may seem frightening, but Scripture clearly tells us that Satan is a defeated foe and is under our feet. He may roar loudly, but Christ stripped him of his power at the cross.

We are not left helpless. God has equipped us, and He sees us as warriors. Pray at all times, because every battle—whether in friendships, relationships, family, or career—is first fought and won in the spiritual realm. We grow weary when we fight with human strength, but spiritual warfare through prayer lifts us into victory. Prayer is the only weapon that destroys the works of darkness. No matter what comes against you, it will fall—because prayer prevails, and God never loses.

You will be victorious. When God is for you, who can be against you?

So, put on the whole armor of God and stand firm.

“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. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

Ephesians 6:13–17 NLT

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, open my eyes to recognize the real battle and teach me to stand firm in Your strength. Clothe me with Your armor, fill me with Your Spirit, and help me fight through prayer and faith. Thank You that victory is already mine through You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Joy comes in the morning

“Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

Psalm 30:5 (NLT)

There are moments in life when sorrow overwhelms us—when sickness touches us or someone we love, when failure feels final, or when circumstances seem impossible to overcome. In those seasons, tears may feel constant, and we may wonder if joy will ever return.

In the midst of sorrow, life can feel dark, heavy, and isolating. Yet Scripture reminds us that even though weeping may endure for a night, joy will come in the morning. The challenge is that during the endurance of sorrow, we often lose sight of the promise of joy.

Enduring sorrow and long-suffering is not weakness—it’s a virtue. Every human being on earth will face grief, but how we walk through it and how we hold onto God’s promise shapes the character being formed within us.

In sorrow, we may either crumble or rise as warriors. But the Bible assures us that sorrow is temporary—joy is coming.

One of the reasons we struggle in sorrow is because we forget the sovereignty of God. We attempt to replace His power with our own strength, and we interpret the future through the lens of our past. Instead, we must trust the God who is supernatural and almighty—the God who knows the end from the beginning, who hears the silent cry, and who answers before the question is fully formed.

If we expect God to work only in our way, we may wait endlessly. But when we surrender and allow Him to unfold His perfect plan—even through sorrow—we will see Him turn mourning into dancing, grief into praise, and sorrow into joy.

Do not let your season of sorrow become a playground for the enemy. Guard your thoughts. Guard your heart. Fix your eyes on Jesus, and you will see the goodness of God even in the valley.

In John 16:20, The Bible does not say your sorrow might be turned into joy—it says it will. There is deep assurance in that promise. Your tears are not the end of your story. Weeping is not your final destination—joy is when Jesus is with you.

Prayer

Lord, in seasons of sorrow, strengthen my faith. Help me trust Your sovereignty even when I do not understand Your timing. Remind me that joy is coming and that You are with me in every moment. Turn my mourning into joy and my weakness into strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

Change Your ‘Name Tag’ Through Prayer

“Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!’ And God granted what he asked.”1 Chronicles 4:10 (ESV)

Jabez was not a prominent king or a famous person. He was just a common, modest man, but the Bible has listed his name as one of the descendants of Judah.

The Bible describes him as more honorable than his brothers, His mother named him Jabez because of the sorrow she experienced during childbirth.It seems that his birth was not a joyful occasion, but one filled with deep emotional and physical pain.

In those days, a person was often named to represent a present situation or even to foreshadow the future of the child. It may seem that Jabez’s mother delivered him in pain, and she might have foreseen that his future would also be a painful one for him and those around him.

Yet Jabez must have lived an exceptionally noteworthy life, for the genealogy of Judah paused to give details about him in Scripture so that future generations would know about him.

His relationship with God could have been very intimate, and knowing who God is and what He is able to do, Jabez prayed a bold prayer—breaking the identity of “pain” spoken over his life. The Scripture says, “God granted the prayer of Jabez.”

God granted Jabez’s request because he lived a humble, honorable, and faith-filled life. The life of Jabez encourages us that a common person like you and me can transform the lives of people living with us and around us. When we live a life pleasing to God, our story will not end the way it started, nor as others may have foreseen. The Lord answers the prayers of the righteous.

In order for God to grant our requests, we must desire to live a life of righteousness, which can only be obtained by having an intimate relationship with God. The Bible describes our righteousness as filthy rags, but the righteousness that God desires is accomplished only through Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ displayed an exemplary life by living humbly and honorably. As we walk in the fullness of Christ, we put on Christ and carry the image of God, leading a righteous life. A life in Jesus will change your “name tag.” The perceptions of others over your life will be erased, and in Christ, there is always a new beginning.

With Jesus at your side, declare the prayer of Jabez over yourself and your household: Yes, God will bless you. He will enlarge your territory. His hand will be with you. He will keep you from evil. And He will keep you from pain.

Jabez’s life may have started in pain and agony, but it ended in increase and expansion. This man, once marked by sorrow, had a small part to play in the kingdom of God—and so do we.

So desire to live a life of legacy with Christ at your side.

Prayer:

Lord, I thank You for the example of Jabez. Help me to live a life that is honorable before You. May my life be a testimony of Your blessing and grace, leaving a legacy that honors Your name. Amen.

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