The Battle for Your Blessings
The Battle for Your Blessings: Standing Firm Against the Blessing Snatcher
There are two kingdoms operating in this world. One is temporary, ruled by darkness and deception. The other is eternal, governed by light and truth. Every day, we must choose which kingdom influences our thoughts, our actions, and ultimately, our destiny.
The uncomfortable reality is this: the world system as we know it is temporarily under the influence of darkness. Scripture makes this clear when it tells us that "the whole world is under the control of the evil one" (1 John 5:19). This isn't meant to frighten us, but to awaken us to the spiritual reality we navigate daily.
The Call to Be Different
Romans 12:1-2 issues a profound challenge to believers: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
This isn't a suggestion. It's a command with a promise attached.
When we stop conforming to worldly patterns and allow our minds to be transformed, something remarkable happens—we gain the ability to discern God's will. We develop spiritual clarity that cuts through the confusion and compromise that characterizes our age.
The problem is that conformity happens gradually. It's rarely a dramatic plunge into darkness. Instead, it's a slow drift, a series of small compromises that accumulate over time.
Remember when certain things shocked your conscience? Perhaps there was entertainment you refused to consume, language you wouldn't tolerate, or behaviors you found unacceptable. But over time, through repeated exposure and cultural pressure, those boundaries began to blur. What once seemed clearly wrong became "not that bad."
This is exactly how the enemy works—incrementally, patiently, persistently.
Understanding the Real Enemy
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
Our battle isn't with people. It's with spiritual forces that seek to kill, steal, and destroy everything good in our lives. The thief comes with one mission: to snatch away the blessings God intends for His children.
This enemy is not a cartoon character with a pitchfork. He is the epitome of evil, a murderer from the beginning, a liar and the father of lies. He wants you dead, your family destroyed, and your testimony silenced.
Yet we often treat spiritual warfare like a game, allowing influences into our homes and lives that open doors to darkness. Ouija boards, occult entertainment, ungodly counsel—these aren't harmless diversions. They're invitations to the enemy.
One powerful testimony illustrates this truth: Two professional women dabbled in occult practices promoted by popular media figures. They recorded what they thought would be messages from deceased loved ones. Instead, they captured something terrifying—a demonic voice threatening their lives.
What began as curiosity became a crisis. What seemed harmless revealed itself as dangerous. They learned the hard way that spiritual doors, once opened, aren't easily closed.
The Power of Submission and Resistance
James 4:7 provides the formula for spiritual victory: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Notice the order. Submission comes first. We cannot effectively resist the enemy in our own strength. But when we submit to God—accepting Jesus as Lord, living under His authority, aligning our lives with His Word—we gain the spiritual authority to resist.
And when we resist in Jesus' name, the enemy must flee.
This isn't about our power. It's about the power of the One who lives within us. As 1 John 4:4 declares: "The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
Greater is He. Those three words contain enough power to transform your entire perspective on spiritual warfare.
You're not fighting alone. You're not fighting in your own strength. The God of the universe dwells within you if you belong to Christ, and He is infinitely more powerful than any force of darkness.
Fighting for Your Family
Spiritual warfare isn't passive. It requires active engagement, persistent prayer, and unwavering faith.
Consider a mother who woke from a disturbing dream about her family. Instead of dwelling in fear, she jumped up and declared: "You will not snatch my blessing!" She refused to allow the enemy's suggestion to take root in her mind.
This is the posture every believer should adopt. We must fight for our children, our grandchildren, our marriages, our health, our peace. We fight not with weapons of this world, but with prayer, with Scripture, with the name of Jesus.
Don't passively watch as the enemy attempts to destroy what God has blessed. Don't sit idly by while darkness encroaches on your family. Stand up. Speak up. Pray up.
Put on the full armor of God daily—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
The Choice Before Us
There is no neutral ground in this spiritual war. You're either on one team or the other. You're either submitted to the Kingdom of Light or influenced by the kingdom of darkness.
Some might protest: "But I respect God. I'm not against Him."
Respect isn't the same as surrender. Jesus Himself said, "Whoever is not with me is against me" (Matthew 12:30). There is no middle ground, no demilitarized zone in this conflict.
The good news is that today—right now—you can choose. You can surrender your life to Jesus Christ and experience the freedom, protection, and blessing that come with being on His side.
Guarding Your Blessings
God wants to bless His children. He desires good things for those who love Him. But blessings can be snatched away when we compromise, when we conform, when we allow the enemy a foothold in our lives.
Are you pouring blessings into your life only to watch them leak out through holes of compromise? Are you wondering why you can't seem to get ahead spiritually, emotionally, or even financially?
Perhaps it's time to examine what you've allowed into your life. What entertainment are you consuming? Whose counsel are you seeking? What thoughts are you entertaining? What habits have you justified?
Plug the holes. In Jesus' name, close the doors you've opened to the enemy. Submit yourself fully to God, resist the devil, and watch him flee.
Living Blessed in 2026
What does it mean to be blessed? It's so much more than material prosperity. It's waking up each morning with breath in your lungs and purpose in your heart. It's having peace in the midst of chaos. It's experiencing joy that circumstances can't steal. It's knowing you're loved, protected, and guided by the Creator of the universe.
This year can be different. This year can be marked by blessing rather than loss, by victory rather than defeat, by transformation rather than conformity.
But it requires a choice—a daily, moment-by-moment choice to submit to God and resist the enemy who seeks to steal your blessing.
Don't let him. Stand firm. Fight back. And watch as God pours out blessing upon blessing on your life.
There are two kingdoms operating in this world. One is temporary, ruled by darkness and deception. The other is eternal, governed by light and truth. Every day, we must choose which kingdom influences our thoughts, our actions, and ultimately, our destiny.
The uncomfortable reality is this: the world system as we know it is temporarily under the influence of darkness. Scripture makes this clear when it tells us that "the whole world is under the control of the evil one" (1 John 5:19). This isn't meant to frighten us, but to awaken us to the spiritual reality we navigate daily.
The Call to Be Different
Romans 12:1-2 issues a profound challenge to believers: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
This isn't a suggestion. It's a command with a promise attached.
When we stop conforming to worldly patterns and allow our minds to be transformed, something remarkable happens—we gain the ability to discern God's will. We develop spiritual clarity that cuts through the confusion and compromise that characterizes our age.
The problem is that conformity happens gradually. It's rarely a dramatic plunge into darkness. Instead, it's a slow drift, a series of small compromises that accumulate over time.
Remember when certain things shocked your conscience? Perhaps there was entertainment you refused to consume, language you wouldn't tolerate, or behaviors you found unacceptable. But over time, through repeated exposure and cultural pressure, those boundaries began to blur. What once seemed clearly wrong became "not that bad."
This is exactly how the enemy works—incrementally, patiently, persistently.
Understanding the Real Enemy
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
Our battle isn't with people. It's with spiritual forces that seek to kill, steal, and destroy everything good in our lives. The thief comes with one mission: to snatch away the blessings God intends for His children.
This enemy is not a cartoon character with a pitchfork. He is the epitome of evil, a murderer from the beginning, a liar and the father of lies. He wants you dead, your family destroyed, and your testimony silenced.
Yet we often treat spiritual warfare like a game, allowing influences into our homes and lives that open doors to darkness. Ouija boards, occult entertainment, ungodly counsel—these aren't harmless diversions. They're invitations to the enemy.
One powerful testimony illustrates this truth: Two professional women dabbled in occult practices promoted by popular media figures. They recorded what they thought would be messages from deceased loved ones. Instead, they captured something terrifying—a demonic voice threatening their lives.
What began as curiosity became a crisis. What seemed harmless revealed itself as dangerous. They learned the hard way that spiritual doors, once opened, aren't easily closed.
The Power of Submission and Resistance
James 4:7 provides the formula for spiritual victory: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Notice the order. Submission comes first. We cannot effectively resist the enemy in our own strength. But when we submit to God—accepting Jesus as Lord, living under His authority, aligning our lives with His Word—we gain the spiritual authority to resist.
And when we resist in Jesus' name, the enemy must flee.
This isn't about our power. It's about the power of the One who lives within us. As 1 John 4:4 declares: "The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
Greater is He. Those three words contain enough power to transform your entire perspective on spiritual warfare.
You're not fighting alone. You're not fighting in your own strength. The God of the universe dwells within you if you belong to Christ, and He is infinitely more powerful than any force of darkness.
Fighting for Your Family
Spiritual warfare isn't passive. It requires active engagement, persistent prayer, and unwavering faith.
Consider a mother who woke from a disturbing dream about her family. Instead of dwelling in fear, she jumped up and declared: "You will not snatch my blessing!" She refused to allow the enemy's suggestion to take root in her mind.
This is the posture every believer should adopt. We must fight for our children, our grandchildren, our marriages, our health, our peace. We fight not with weapons of this world, but with prayer, with Scripture, with the name of Jesus.
Don't passively watch as the enemy attempts to destroy what God has blessed. Don't sit idly by while darkness encroaches on your family. Stand up. Speak up. Pray up.
Put on the full armor of God daily—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
The Choice Before Us
There is no neutral ground in this spiritual war. You're either on one team or the other. You're either submitted to the Kingdom of Light or influenced by the kingdom of darkness.
Some might protest: "But I respect God. I'm not against Him."
Respect isn't the same as surrender. Jesus Himself said, "Whoever is not with me is against me" (Matthew 12:30). There is no middle ground, no demilitarized zone in this conflict.
The good news is that today—right now—you can choose. You can surrender your life to Jesus Christ and experience the freedom, protection, and blessing that come with being on His side.
Guarding Your Blessings
God wants to bless His children. He desires good things for those who love Him. But blessings can be snatched away when we compromise, when we conform, when we allow the enemy a foothold in our lives.
Are you pouring blessings into your life only to watch them leak out through holes of compromise? Are you wondering why you can't seem to get ahead spiritually, emotionally, or even financially?
Perhaps it's time to examine what you've allowed into your life. What entertainment are you consuming? Whose counsel are you seeking? What thoughts are you entertaining? What habits have you justified?
Plug the holes. In Jesus' name, close the doors you've opened to the enemy. Submit yourself fully to God, resist the devil, and watch him flee.
Living Blessed in 2026
What does it mean to be blessed? It's so much more than material prosperity. It's waking up each morning with breath in your lungs and purpose in your heart. It's having peace in the midst of chaos. It's experiencing joy that circumstances can't steal. It's knowing you're loved, protected, and guided by the Creator of the universe.
This year can be different. This year can be marked by blessing rather than loss, by victory rather than defeat, by transformation rather than conformity.
But it requires a choice—a daily, moment-by-moment choice to submit to God and resist the enemy who seeks to steal your blessing.
Don't let him. Stand firm. Fight back. And watch as God pours out blessing upon blessing on your life.
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