Winning Our Battles

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever felt like you’re in a battle that you cannot overcome? Maybe it’s anxiety that keeps coming back. A temptation you thought you’d overcome. A broken relationship. Or a prayer that remains unanswered. You try to fight, but the battle feels overwhelming. Some of us are tired. Some have given up. Others are wounded, and the scars are still fresh. Maybe people close to you—family, friends, even churchmates—have been casualties of these spiritual struggles.

How do we win our battles? Let’s turn to Ephesians 6:10–20...

THREE REMINDERS

1. OUR BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD

(Ephesians 6:10–13) - Paul says: “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Notice he doesn’t say, “Be strong in yourself.” That’s good news. Because we often try to fight in our own strength—only to fall short. The armor we’re told to put on is God’s armor. He is the true warrior. In the Old Testament, God is repeatedly portrayed as fighting for His people—delivering Israel, defeating their enemies, and protecting the helpless. This isn’t just poetic. It’s our spiritual reality.

2. OUR ARMOR MUST COME FROM THE LORD

(Ephesians 6:14–17) - Paul then describes the armor of God: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (the word of God). These aren’t just symbolic—they represent the essential elements of our relationship with God. They’re not tools we manufacture. They are gifts of grace.

3. OUR VICTORY MUST BE FOR THE LORD

(Ephesians 6:18–20) - Finally, Paul tells us to pray—“on all occasions with all kinds of prayers.” Prayer isn’t just another weapon—it’s the atmosphere of the battle. It’s how we stay connected to our Commander. And what’s the purpose of this victory? Not just for our comfort. Not just to survive another week. But for God’s mission to advance.

CONCLUSION

Our battles must be God’s battles fought in God’s way.

DISCUSSION

1. How do you currently view the battles you face—are they “your” battles or “God’s” battles? How might shifting this perspective change how you approach them?
2. Which piece of God’s armor do you find most challenging to put on, and what step can you take this week to strengthen that area?
3. In what ways is prayer influencing your spiritual battles? How can you grow in praying “in the Spirit on all occasions”?

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