Spiritual Warfare: 'God Wants You Clearheaded and Confident'

God's Power for Our Battles — Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:7-9 NLT

Today's Prayer

Lord, deliver me from the desire for laziness and drunkenness. Help me to live in the light—far from the ways of darkness and evil. Help me to be alert and clearheaded, remembering to have faith in Your ability to protect and deliver me from my enemies. Help me to live in Your love, demonstrating that love to all those around me. And help me to be confident in my salvation rather than doubtful and fearful. I want to live in constant hope, focusing on heaven and eternity with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Psalm 144:15
"Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'You Don't Understand' (Mt. 20:22-23)
"[After James' and John's mother asked Jesus for them to have places of power in the Kingdom,] Jesus answered by saying to them, "You don't know what...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Over All Nations' (Ps. 22:27-28)
"The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him. For royal power belongs to the...."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Holding Fast to Faith' (He. 10:19-25)
"Dear Father, Thank you for the confidence I can have to enter your sanctuary. May I draw near to you in faith, full of assurance, with my heart..."

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Thessalonians 5:7-9 NLT — Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.

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