Spiritual Warfare: 'God Watches Over the Godly'

God's Power for Our Battles — Thursday, January 1, 2026

For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
— Psalm 1:6 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, help me to be one of the godly that You are looking to find. You know the number of hairs on my head and every trouble I face. Deliver me from the evil Satan has planned for me, and lead me to the tasks today that most benefit Your kingdom. When it appears the wicked are doing great with trouble-free lives, remind me that it’s only an illusion; that the end of the road they travel is death, hurt, and destruction. Let this knowledge help me endure the struggles I face here and now. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

1 Related Resource by Heartlight

Root Rot
Article by Mike Barres
Can you get too much of a good thing? Mike Barres reminds us that often what culture is giving us as water is not God's truth and will rot our roots.

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 1:6 NLT — For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 1, 2026

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Never Die!' (Jn. 8:51)
"[Addressing the people in the Temple, Jesus continued,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!""
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'No Other Gospel' (Ga. 1:1-16)
"Dear Father, Thank you that the revelation given through your apostles was not concocted by human minds. May I never turn to "another" gospel nor to...."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Who Was I to Stand in God's Way?' (Acts 11:15-17)
"[Peter explained why he baptized Cornelius and those with him:] "The Holy Spirit fell on them... Then I thought of the Lord's words when he said,..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Shocking Language, Amazing Grace!'
"Dear Disciple, Some of Paul's language in his letter to the Galatians is harsh. He begins his letter without his normal prayer of thanksgiving for..."

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.

More Spiritual Warfare