Today’s Scripture

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
— 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 (NIV)

Four Commands for Spiritual Resilience

1️⃣ BE ALERT (“on your guard”)

• Recognize the enemy’s tactics (2 Corinthians 2:11)
• Spot cultural lies masquerading as truth

2️⃣ BE ROOTED (“stand firm in the faith”)

• Not in feelings, but in finished work of Christ
• Your anchor when storms hit (Hebrews 6:19)

3️⃣ BE BRAVE (“be courageous”)

• Fear is a liar—your God goes before you (Deuteronomy 31:8)
• The battle is already won (John 16:33)

4️⃣ BE EMPOWERED (“be strong”)

• Not self-strength—His power in you (Ephesians 6:10)
• Weakness becomes the stage for grace (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Your Armor for Today

• When tempted: “I belong to Christ—this doesn’t define me!”
• When afraid: “God hasn’t given me a spirit of fear!” (2 Timothy 1:7)
• When weary: “I can do all things through Christ!” (Philippians 4:13)

Prayer for Unshakable Faith

Commander of Heaven’s Armies,
You’ve armed me with truth, righteousness, and salvation—now teach me to fight.

• Sharpen my discernment to spot attacks before they land
• Lock my feet to the Rock when culture shifts
• Ignite holy courage to speak when others stay silent
• Flood me with strength that can only come from Your Spirit

Today I stand—not because I’m able, but because You enable me.

Amen.

⚔️ Battle Drills:

1. Memorize this verse as your battle cry
2. Text a fellow soldier: “How can I pray for your spiritual stand today?”

🛡️ “Put on the full armor of God… and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:11,13)