Spiritual Battles

"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."
2 Cor. 10:3-5

Whether you think they are real or not, the Bible says they are. Spiritual battles are going on all around you. 

* the neighbor next door to you is struggling with sexual sin and feels all alone in the battle.
*the person in the grocery store you are standing behind are so discouraged they feel like there is no hope and are contemplating whether or not to end their life.
*the young man in a neighborhood far from yours feels so overwhelmed with the urge to take just "one more pain pill" and then he will quit.
*the woman who cuts your hair is anxious as to whether she will get home in time to cook her husbands meal so he won't haul off and hit her again...she is already wearing bruises under that pretty shirt you just complemented.

These scenarios are real...here in Montgomery...today!

What will you do as a follower of Christ?

 Be aware that most of the people you are around each day are fighting battles that are not of this earth. The Bible makes it clear that they are real and what is "unseen" is more important that what is seen.

Look at your surroundings as you go out and about today. Look at the people you encounter. Pray for them. Pray that the Lord will surround them with His angels, protect them and give them whatever control they need to battle the demons they may be facing. Pray for someone(maybe you)to come into their lives who can walk with them through the struggles.
RIGHT HERE. IN THE GREATER MONTGOMERY AREA.....people need YOU to fight their battles through prayer. Ask the Lord to help you be more consistent in praying over our city---which means praying for the people in it. 

Psalm 5:11-12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.