Spirit and Truth Deliverance Ministries

Most believers know how to worship.
Many know how to pray.
But few know how to fight.

And the truth is:
If you don’t know what you’re up against, you’ll end up battling the wrong things… or worse—giving up when you should be standing firm.

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🕊️ What Is Spiritual Warfare?

Spiritual warfare is the ongoing, invisible battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness over your soul, your purpose, and your territory.

It’s not just a church phrase. It’s real—and happening whether you realize it or not.

Ephesians 6:12
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

It means your fight is not with people.
It’s with demonic influences.
With strongholds.
With lies.
With fear.
With spiritual forces that want to keep you bound and blind.

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🔥 Why Is It Important?

1️⃣ Because You Have a Real Enemy

Satan isn’t a cartoon character or a scary movie figure—he’s real, and his goal is destruction.

John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…”

He comes to steal your peace.
Kill your purpose.
Destroy your destiny.

But when you understand warfare, you recognize his patterns—and you stop letting him steal from you.

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2️⃣ Because God Has Equipped You to Win

You weren’t saved just to survive—you were saved to fight from victory.

Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

God gives you:

• The belt of truth
• The breastplate of righteousness
• The shoes of peace
• The shield of faith
• The helmet of salvation
• The sword of the Spirit (which is the Word of God)

This is battle gear, not church clothes.

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3️⃣ Because Attacks Are Real

Ever feel:

• Heavy out of nowhere?
• Attacked right after you say “yes” to God?
• Confused about your identity or purpose?
• Hit with temptation in the same place over and over?

That’s not coincidence—it could be warfare.

And if you don’t recognize it, you’ll either:

• Blame yourself
• Blame people
• Or give up completely

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4️⃣ Because Victory Has Already Been Won

The best part?

1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Jesus already disarmed the enemy.
The cross already crushed the curse.
The blood already made a way.

But warfare is how we enforce the victory.
You don’t fight for victory—you fight from it.

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🙌 Final Thoughts

Spiritual warfare isn’t about being spooky or hyper-spiritual.
It’s about being aware, equipped, and aligned with God’s Word.

Because your:

• Mind is worth fighting for.
• Marriage is worth fighting for.
• Calling is worth fighting for.
• Children are worth fighting for.

And the good news?
You’re not alone.
You serve a God who fights with you—and He has never lost a battle.

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Next Up: Watch Out for the Goons – The first part in the Vampires & Goons blog series.
We’ll talk about how the enemy uses people and personalities to try to distract, delay, and destroy your momentum.

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