You don’t have to live afraid. You can live prepared.

When we think of spiritual warfare, we often imagine...

Something dramatic: dark forces, clear attacks, obvious evil.

But most of the time, it doesn't look like that at all.

Most of the time, it's quiet. Subtle. Personal.

Spiritual warfare shows up in:

• The thoughts you can't shake.

• The fear that won't let up.

• The arguments that escalate out of nowhere.

• The discouragement that hits when you're already tired.

The Battle Is Closer Than We Think

Paul tells us in Ephesians 6 that we wrestle not against flesh and blood.

That means your battle is:

• Not your coworker.

• Not your spouse.

• Not your teenager.

• Not even your own emotions.

**Reminder: You don’t fight people. You fight in truth, prayer, and peace.

There’s an enemy who wants to keep you spiritually numb, distracted, reactive, or weary.

And his tactics are often quiet:

• A seed of doubt planted in the middle of the night

• A lie that sounds just enough like truth

• An old wound that suddenly resurfaces

• A busy season that pulls you away from prayer

Recognizing the Subtle Attacks

Spiritual warfare often looks like everyday life—only heavier.

• You feel resistance where there used to be peace.

• You second-guess the things you know God said.

• You lose your appetite for the Word.

• You want to isolate instead of press in.

These are not random.
They are targeted.
And that’s why we need to stay alert.

***KEY TAKEAWAY***

Spiritual warfare is rarely obvious—but it’s always active.

So What Do We Do?

We don’t panic.
We don’t fight in our own strength.
We don’t fight people.

We go back to the truth.
We pray.
We speak Scripture out loud.
We remember who we are and whose we are.

God hasn’t left us unarmed.
We have His strength.
We have His Spirit.
We have His Word.

But we need to stay awake.

Spiritual warfare isn’t a once-a-year battle. It’s a daily reality.

Want to go deeper?

If you want to learn how to put on the Armor of God and walk in victory with prayer, truth, and faith, I created a 28-page devotional that walks through Ephesians 6:10–20.
It’s designed to help you stand firm when the battle feels close.
[Check it out here.]