God Fights For Us

Now I have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God that I may know the things that are freely given to me of God (1 Corinthians 2:12). I can be strong because the Word of God lives in me, and in You, my Lord Jesus, I have overcome the evil one (1 John 2:14).

God, Your Word tells me that if we confess our sin, You are faithful and just and will forgive us our sin as well as cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). So when I sin, I can immediately turn to You and say “I am sorry, please forgive me.” And You will do so — that is so liberating! But then when the evil one comes and tries to convince me that You will not accept me because of that sin, You will simply smile and tell him You have no memory of that sin — that is worth celebrating! Thank You, Gracious and Loving Lord!

Lord Jesus, in Your name and authority I say to the devil: “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. I have sinned, but Christ Jesus bore my wrath for that sin on the Cross. He argues my case and establishes my right standing. He will bring me into the light, and I will see His salvation. Then you, my enemy, will see it all and be covered with shame.” (Micah 7:8-10)

The Lord says to me: “Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace, You will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” For my Maker is my husband — the Lord Almighty is His name — the Holy One of Israel is my Kinsman Redeemer. He is called “The God of All the Earth.” (Isaiah 54:4-5)

For the Lord my God is He who goes with me to fight for me against my enemies, to save me (Deuteronomy 20:4). He administers justice for the fatherless and the widow (Deuteronomy 10:8).

No one can separate me from the love of Christ Jesus. Not troubles or hardships or persecutions or famines or nakedness or danger or sword… In all things I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus who loves me (Romans 8:35-37).

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vine; though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food; though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls — yet I will rejoice in You, my Lord God. I will be joyful in God my Savior. You, Sovereign Lord, are my strength, You make my feet like the feet of a deer. You enable me to go on the heights (Habakkuk 3:17-19). Father, how inconceivable but true that You can take me to heights far exceeding the depths which I have known.