Tonight’s Scripture
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” — 1 Timothy 6:12

Something to Ponder
Many of us try to avoid conflict—in our homes, workplaces, communities, and especially online. We long to live in peace, echoing Paul’s encouragement in Romans 12:18: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” But a peaceful faith-filled life doesn't mean a passive one. There are times when faith demands a fight.

The Apostle Paul himself spent much of his ministry facing opposition and even imprisonment. He knew that living a bold, uncompromising life for Christ would bring spiritual warfare. And today, our faith is still challenged daily—by cultural pressures, personal battles, and the enemy of our souls.

Paul calls us not just to live peacefully, but to fight faithfully. He reminds us in Ephesians 6 to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm against evil. This spiritual battle isn’t fought with weapons of anger or division, but with truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. In moments of challenge, we are not left defenseless—we are equipped.

Your Nightly Prayer
Dear Father,
As Paul encourages, help us to live in peace as much as possible in our lives. As well, strengthen and uplift us to put on Your armor so that we can fight the good fight of faith when needed. Help us to stand firm in our faith and fight when necessary, to not back down or lie down when challenged by the enemy.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. What do you do when challenged about your faith? Do you choose to say nothing, or do you turn to God and ask Him to help you address it in a way that honors Him?

2. In times of spiritual battles, where are you finding your strength? If asked to deny your faith, how do you respond?

3. Are you presently facing a challenge to your faith? If so, ask God to help you put on His full armor so that you can stand firm.

Main Takeaways

• Living in peace doesn’t mean avoiding all spiritual conflict.

• Faith often calls for courage, confrontation, and spiritual readiness.

• God provides spiritual armor so we can stand firm and fight with strength and truth.

Call to Action

• Subscribe to Your Nightly Prayer for daily spiritual encouragement.

• Share this episode with someone who needs strength to face a spiritual battle.

• Reflect on Ephesians 6 this week and consider how you can put on the armor of God daily.

Relevant Links & Resources

• Ephesians 6:10–18 — The Armor of God

• Romans 12:18

• Romans 1:16

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