“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
I knew I was walking through a hard season back then, but I didn’t realize I was standing in the middle of a war.
Not just physically. Not just mentally. But spiritually.
During that particular season, panic attacks were nearly a daily occurrence. My body constantly felt like it was on high alert. I was home alone and not feeling well.
This particular day, I was feeling pretty down. As I sat there, I reflected on the battle I was facing, which only made me feel worse. I remember a strange heaviness came over me. It didn’t feel like a panic attack, but just felt heavy.
And then, out of nowhere, a horrible thought came to mind. It was clear, specific, and unsettling, reminding me of the weapons my father had left in our care. Mind you, I was feeling low, mildly depressed, yes, but not in a place where I had considered taking my life.
Immediately, something rose up in me. Whether this was the enemy or not, I decided to fight back. I stood up and declared truth out loud, rebuking the enemy and taking authority over my thoughts and space in Jesus’ Name.
I was trembling, crying, and trying to remember any worship song with Jesus’ name in it. I needed comfort and peace. Then it came to me. I sang out loud, over and over, praying every word would calm my anxious body, mind, and heart.
It was an old, familiar worship song. A song echoing the name of Jesus as Master and Savior, reminding that there is just something beautiful and powerful about His Name ( Click here to listen. Song begins at 23:30-25:42)
The atmosphere changed. The fear lifted. But I was angry.
Angry, but not at all surprised that the enemy would twist a moment of weakness into a weapon. I realized that this wasn’t just anxiety. This was war.
From that moment on, I became more intentional in declaring the Word of God in my prayers, using His Word as my sword.
And maybe today… you need to fight too.
Lies have no power when exposed to the Truth…
Fight the lies of the enemy. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”- Eph 6:10-12. He waits until you’re alone, exhausted, confused, or scared, whispering lies straight into your soul.
But lies have no power when exposed to the Truth.
I understand that sometimes it can feel like we are fighting a losing battle, but I want to encourage you that there is One who fights for us. “For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”- Deut 20:4. He goes before us, He is with us, and He will not leave us.
Don’t fall for the lies of the enemy. Declare the Truth. Rebuke the enemy. Call on Heaven’s armies. Call on others to pray with you and for you. You’re in a battle, but you do not fight alone. And best news of all…
The enemy whispers defeat.
But God? He already declared victory! And He has the final word.
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