David wrote Psalm 35 at a time where I believe he was up against an enemy of some kind or at least the threat of an enemy because if you pay attention to his words his plead to God there is someone in desperate need of help and rescue and I would like to encourage you that when you do come up against something that threatens you turn to Psalm 35 and pray from the word of God saying contend Lord with those who contend with me fight against those who fight against me take up shield and armor arise
and come to my Aid brandish Spear and Javelin against those who pursue me say to me I am your salvation May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame May those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay may they be like chaff before the wind with the angel of the Lord driving them away dear friends may I remind you that God is your protector God is a shield that can block every every attack regardless of what form it comes in it will not Prosper when you're with Jesus Christ Our Lord
Is A Mighty Fortress meaning he is a hiding place in him no enemy whether visible or invisible can touch you so take a step back and try handing things over to God get to a place where you say I'm turning this over to you Lord get to a place where you say I won't spend my life worrying trying to fix everything and everyone I will trust in you God to fight for me you need to know who your lord and savior is you need to know that he is the author and finisher the beginning and
the end and he has never lost a battle have you ever been involved in a fight a fight for your job a physical fight a fight for your relationship we have all had to fight at some point and one thing that we need to realize is that every day from the time that we wake up to the time that we sleep we are in a fight we are involved in a conflict there is a struggle between good and evil and that struggle is a spiritual battle and it goes on every day day as we grow
older and become more mature Christians we're called to be equipped with the weapons that God has given us we're called to put on the whole armor of God and the question I want to ask you is have you ever answered that call have you answered the call to put on the whole armor of God as children of the most high we are called in this battle to be his Prayer Warriors and we are called to pray without ceasing but have you ever thought why we are to pray without ceasing some interpret this as repetitive prayer
but it's not it means we have to focus on God with everything we have prayer is the best discipline of our faith and as prayer warriors everything we love everything we're associated with must be covered by prayer that means our family and loved ones and friends should be under the umbrella of prayer even through the highs and the lows the struggles and the hardships milestones and successes everything that we go through should also be done in prayer you see going to church reading the the Bible doing good deeds are necessary for Christian Living but only
through the discipline of prayer can we overcome Temptations and struggles only when we become a prayer Warrior can we defeat this unseen enemy that's lurking in the dark trying to deceive us only through prayer can we experience God's power and might only then can we experience what it's like to live under the protection of God Almighty and it's only by this discipline that we can maintain our course and not lose focus on the commands of our King and Lord Jesus Christ so the next time you find yourself in a fight remember the posture that you
need to have one that's on your knees surrendered and willing for the Lord to have his way have we already decided whose side we're on in this battle who will you stand with choose just like Joshua did he stood and made a choice saying as for me and my house we will serve the Lord it's now or never in other words he made the decision to fight for God to fight on God's side now I want to say to you today fight the good fight that's what the Bible tells us in 1 Timothy chap 6
verse 12 fight the good fight of Faith take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses you see faith is a fight living for God is a fight a daily fight as a matter of fact back and when we're told to fight the good fight of Faith this means there is opposition there is conflict there's resistance that needs to be overcome there are two opposing sides and what are those sides at war with each other well the Amplified translation of Galatians 5:
17 says for the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed osed to the spirit and the desire of the spirit opposes the sinful nature for these two two the sinful nature and the spirit are in direct opposition to each other continually in Conflict so that you as a Believer do not always do whatever good things you want to do there is a fight between our sin ful nature and the spirit of God within us there is a fight between your will and God's will there is a fight between your pride and selfishness versus obedience
to God's word dear friend let me encourage you today to keep on fighting keep fighting the good fight of Faith now let us pray Lord Jesus be praised be glorified and honored father forgive us if we have ever doubted you or your word even for a moment I pray Lord that you would displace any doubt that is in our lives I ask that the Holy Spirit would Empower us and strengthen us to believe in your word without hesitation when we are confronted by doubt remind us what your word says when we feel as though we
are weak Holy Ghost remind us that God's word in second Corinthians 12: 9-10 says my grace is sufficient for you my strength is made perfect in weakness therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities that the power of Christ May rest rest upon me therefore I take pleasure in infirmities in reproaches in needs in persecutions in distress for Christ's sake for when I am weak then I am strong we believe in your word Lord Jesus when we are weak you are a source of strength when we are powerless then we are strong in
you Lord we are able to draw on your strength We Praise You Lord because your grace is sufficient to meet and satisfy our every Need Your Loving kindness is enough to fill every void in my life and I praise you because your mercy King Jesus is more than enough your mercy is always available and never ending it covers a multitude of sins for this we are grateful Lord and I pray for anyone struggling with fear in their lives anyone who is wrestling with doubt May the Holy Ghost invade their lives and displace every spirit that
stands against the word of God May the Holy Spirit sweep away every negative thought or voice that stands against the word of God wrap our minds Lord Jesus with your TR truth and your comfort fill us holy spirit so that we may choose Faith over fear fill us with faith Holy Ghost and steady our emotions keep us anchored in the word of God keep us rooted in scripture cast out all our worries all our fears and every doubt in Joshua 1:9 have I not commanded did you be strong and courageous do not be afraid do
not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go because of your word we declare and believe that we will not be afraid by anything in this world in jesus' name we will not be discouraged by people or circumstances in Jesus name as your children we will not fear because you are with us you are the god of Abraham Isaac and Jacob a God who has never lost to battle and so father we are only strong and courageous because you are on our side help me not to let my heart
be overwhelmed your word in Psalm 61: 1-4 says oh god listen listen to My Cry hear my prayer from the ends of the Earth I cried to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Towering Rock of safety for you are my safe Refuge a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me let me live forever in your Sanctuary safe beneath the shelter of your wings father may we dwell in your presence forever you are a strong tower our divine refuge and a safe place be glorified and praised Forever More in Jesus
name I pray amen contend Lord with those who contend with me fight against those who fight against me take up shield and armor arise and come to my Aid brandish Spear and Javelin against those who pursue me say to me I am your salvation May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame May those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay may they be like chaff before the wind with the angel of the Lord driving them away fight the good fight of Faith take hold of the eternal life to which
you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses for the sinful nature has its desire which is a opposed to the spirit and the desire of the spirit opposes the sinful nature for these two to the sinful nature and the spirit are in direct opposition to each other continually in Conflict so that you as a Believer do not always do whatever good things you want to do my grace is sufficient for you my strength is made perfect in weakness therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities that
the power of Christ May rest upon me therefore I take pleasure in infirmities in reproaches in needs in persecutions in distress for Christ's sake for when I am weak then I am strong oh god listen to My Cry hear my prayer from the ends of the Earth I cried to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the Towering Rock of safety for you are my safe Refuge a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me let me live forever in your Sanctuary safe beneath the shelter of your wings
