“Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people. Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news.”
Ephesians 6:18-19
"Never, never, never, never give up!" These words of Winston Churchill were part of the determination that proved victorious in World War II. Giving up is quite different from being defeated. Defeat is not the same as surrender. That war was won because the forces allied against Hitler refused to give up.
A more important variation on Churchill's words is this: "Never, never, never, never stop praying."
We find ourselves praying “about” our battle with Satan. Prayer is not commentary on the battle, prayer is the way to arm believers so they can engage the enemy in spiritual warfare and in a real sense in prayer the battle is waged. When you enter the battle on any other level you will be battered and bruised if not seriously injured. But when you pray in the POWER OF THE SPIRIT all Hell comes to attention and prepares to run from the massive flood of righteousness that will soon come it's way.
When you quit praying you become like a soldier with no supply of ammunition. You will soon run out of what you need to defeat the enemy.
Just as one side in a war hopes the other side will run out of ammunition, Satan hopes you quit praying. When it comes to prayer, JUST DO IT!
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