Not every battle is yours to fight.
When we’re betrayed, criticized, dishonored, or misunderstood, our instinct can be to defend ourselves. But Romans 12 gives us a different response: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
In “Let God Defend You,” Dr. Michael Maiden shares how to trust God with the battles that don’t belong to us. Through the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail, he shows how quickly hurt can pull us into fights God never asked us to enter—and how the Holy Spirit can help us respond differently.
You don’t have to answer every critic or win every argument. Keep doing what God has called you to do, overcome evil with good, and let God take care of the rest.

Not every battle is yours to fight. When we’re betrayed, criticized, dishonored, or misunderstood, our instinct can be to defend ourselves. But Romans 12 gives us a different response: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” In “Let God Defend You,” Dr. Michael Maiden shares how to trust God with the battles that don’t belong to us. Through the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail, he shows how quickly hurt can pull us into fights God never asked us to enter—and how the Holy Spirit can help us respond differently. You don’t have to answer every critic or win every argument. Keep doing what God has called you to do, overcome evil with good, and let God take care of the rest.

Let God Defend You — Dr. Michael Maiden

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The Cost of my Oil | Dr. Michael Maiden

Having a good report | Dr. Michael Maiden

At Church for the Nations, we are one multicultural, multigenerational family of imperfect people awakened by God’s perfect love being sent as transforming agents into the world to influence culture. CFTN is led by Dr. Michael and Mary Maiden and is based in Phoenix, AZ with multiple locations in the US and abroad.

At Church for the Nations, we are one multicultural, multigenerational family of imperfect people awakened by God’s perfect love being sent as transforming agents into the world to influence culture. CFTN is led by Dr. Michael and Mary Maiden and is based in Phoenix, AZ with multiple locations in the US and abroad.

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The Kingdom Of God | Pastor Benny Perez

Jesus Is The Spell Breaker | Dr. Michael Maiden

Men & Women—Marriage and Sex | Dr. Michael Maiden

I've Got Your Back! | Dr. Michael Maiden

Take Another Look | Dr. Michael Maiden

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Weekly teachings and conversations from Church for the Nations (CFTN) in Phoenix, Arizona. Real hope, real life, and the presence of God for you, wherever you are.

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