We know from God's word that the enemy wants nothing more than to "steal, kill, and destroy" our lives and all we love (John 10:10). He is a thief, a roaring lion, and preys on God's people. He desires to silence our voices and take us out of this world to shut off the light of God's love and hope through Christ. Many of us may have experienced near death experiences, sudden and terrible illness, or holding loved ones who were at the brink of heaven. And yet God intervened to keep us here longer. There are many stories in the Bible of God's people under great physical attack and danger, and so many miracles that God performed to bring them safely through. Even when it didn't make sense. Even when it seemed to be the end.
Chapter 1 The beginning
Know your commander and stand on His side. Your commander in spiritual warfare is Jesus Christ, who leads two armies: the army of holy angels in heaven and the army of prayer warriors on Earth. Jesus chose you, saves you, gives you an eternal inheritance of blessings, and lives in your soul as the Holy Spirit. Jesus wants you to choose His side in the spiritual war, and to remember that the power He gives you is more powerful than evil. Your commander Jesus is the greatest example of a prayer warrior; by studying his life on Earth you can learn how to serve God without fear.
Recognize who your true enemy is. Your enemy is Satan, the highest-ranked of the fallen angels who rebelled against God. Satan is your adversary, accuser, tempter, and deceiver. He works by trying to convince you to doubt God's truth and believe his lies instead. You open doors for your enemy to attack you whenever you deliberately disobey God and choose to sin. It's vital to run away from temptations to sin and pray against Satan's plans to hurt you and other people. Be certain of your authority in prayer. Jesus has given you the authority to pray in His name and to know that He will answer your prayers according to God's will and at the right time. Be confident that you can pray to usher God's power into any situation.