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If Jesus Already Won the Victory, Why Do I Still Feel Like I’m Losing Battles?
What do you do when you believe Jesus has already won the victory… but your life still feels like one defeat after another?
You know the verses, you’ve sung the songs, you’ve heard the sermons. But when temptation returns, anxiety lingers, or relationships keep unraveling, it’s easy to wonder: “If Christ is victorious, why do I still feel like I’m losing?”
That’s the raw question we’re diving into in this episode of The Average Pursuit. Because let’s be honest—in the Appalachian mountains, and everywhere else—it’s not unusual to feel like the enemy’s voice is louder than God’s victory. But what if the problem isn’t that Jesus failed to win? What if the problem is that we’ve misunderstood how to live in His victory right now?
In Ephesians 6:10–20, Paul shows us that the battle is real, the enemy is strategic, and yet the victory is already secured. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks four truths that flip the script on defeat:
Already / Not Yet of Victory – Why the cross was D-Day, but we’re still waiting for V-E Day.
Schemes of the Enemy – How Satan uses deception, discouragement, division, and distraction to keep us living like losers.
Armor of God as Christ Himself – Why victory comes not from trying harder, but from putting on Jesus daily.
Prayer as the Engine – How prayer keeps the armor active and the church standing strong together.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel defeated if Jesus already won?”—this episode will help you see the battle clearly, stand in Christ’s strength, and experience victory even when your feelings say otherwise.
Ephesians 6:10–20
Colossians 2:15
1 Corinthians 15:25–26
Romans 13:14
John 15:5
2 Corinthians 12:9
James 4:7
Where in my life do I feel most defeated right now?
Which piece of Christ’s armor do I need to put on in that area?
Who could I “lock shields” with this week in prayer?
“Lord, when I feel defeated, remind me that victory is already won in Jesus. Help me see the enemy’s lies, put on Christ daily, and stand firm in Your strength. Teach me to pray at all times in the Spirit. Amen.”
📖 Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10–20
🌐 Learn more about The Average Pursuit HERE
🤝 Connect with Jonathan on social media → HERE
✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who feels like they’re losing the battle. And don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the next deep dive.
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By Jonathan SheppardWhat do you do when you believe Jesus has already won the victory… but your life still feels like one defeat after another?
You know the verses, you’ve sung the songs, you’ve heard the sermons. But when temptation returns, anxiety lingers, or relationships keep unraveling, it’s easy to wonder: “If Christ is victorious, why do I still feel like I’m losing?”
That’s the raw question we’re diving into in this episode of The Average Pursuit. Because let’s be honest—in the Appalachian mountains, and everywhere else—it’s not unusual to feel like the enemy’s voice is louder than God’s victory. But what if the problem isn’t that Jesus failed to win? What if the problem is that we’ve misunderstood how to live in His victory right now?
In Ephesians 6:10–20, Paul shows us that the battle is real, the enemy is strategic, and yet the victory is already secured. In this conversation, Jonathan unpacks four truths that flip the script on defeat:
Already / Not Yet of Victory – Why the cross was D-Day, but we’re still waiting for V-E Day.
Schemes of the Enemy – How Satan uses deception, discouragement, division, and distraction to keep us living like losers.
Armor of God as Christ Himself – Why victory comes not from trying harder, but from putting on Jesus daily.
Prayer as the Engine – How prayer keeps the armor active and the church standing strong together.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel defeated if Jesus already won?”—this episode will help you see the battle clearly, stand in Christ’s strength, and experience victory even when your feelings say otherwise.
Ephesians 6:10–20
Colossians 2:15
1 Corinthians 15:25–26
Romans 13:14
John 15:5
2 Corinthians 12:9
James 4:7
Where in my life do I feel most defeated right now?
Which piece of Christ’s armor do I need to put on in that area?
Who could I “lock shields” with this week in prayer?
“Lord, when I feel defeated, remind me that victory is already won in Jesus. Help me see the enemy’s lies, put on Christ daily, and stand firm in Your strength. Teach me to pray at all times in the Spirit. Amen.”
📖 Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10–20
🌐 Learn more about The Average Pursuit HERE
🤝 Connect with Jonathan on social media → HERE
✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who feels like they’re losing the battle. And don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the next deep dive.