How to Face Spiritual Battles with Confidence Every Day

By Chip Ingram

Resist the enemy’s lies when you discover how to face spiritual battles and walk in daily victory through God’s truth and power.

When I first heard about spiritual warfare, I pictured missionaries in remote villages or people denouncing demons. But as I’ve walked with Christ, I’ve realized something much more subtle and personal. The most intense spiritual battles are in our minds, in our emotions, and in the way we respond to everyday challenges.

If you’re following Jesus, you are already in a battle. This isn’t just for pastors or super-spiritual people. Every believer steps into a very real spiritual conflict each time they choose light over darkness. The moment you choose to forgive, speak truth, or walk in obedience, resistance will come. Not maybe. Not someday. It’s already happening.

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Satan’s Primary Tools are Deception and Division

Jesus called Satan the “father of lies” in John 8:44. His main strategy isn’t to frighten us—it’s to confuse us, to isolate us, and to lead us just a few degrees off course. And he’s subtle.

Here’s how it often sounds:

  • “You’re a failure.”
  • “You’ll never change.”
  • “God’s holding out on you.”
  • “You don’t need help. You’ve got this.”

The lies sound different depending on your personality and wounds. But they always distort reality. They either shame you or puff you up. Either way, they lead you away from dependence on God.

When I’m tired, disappointed, or under pressure, those lies get louder. If I’m not alert, I start agreeing with them. But when I identify the lie and replace it with God’s truth, that’s when the battle shifts.

5 Verses That Have Taught Me How to Face Spiritual Battles

I don’t win spiritual battles by trying harder. I win by remembering what’s true. Here are five verses I’ve returned to again and again:

1. Ephesians 6:11

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

Paul isn’t being poetic here. He’s saying, “Get dressed for battle every single day.” That means truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, Scripture—it’s all essential.

2. James 4:7

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

You can’t resist until you’ve first surrendered. Obedience to God shuts the door to the enemy.

3. Isaiah 26:3

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

Peace isn’t the absence of problems. It’s the result of fixing your mind on God in the middle of them.

4. 2 Corinthians 10:5

“We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

You don’t have to entertain every thought. Some need to be kicked out and replaced with truth.

5. Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Lasting change isn’t about willpower. It’s about renewing your mind with God’s truth.

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Why Do Mature Christians Still Face Spiritual Battles?

I used to think spiritual maturity meant fewer struggles. But that’s not biblical—or real. The more committed you are to walking with Jesus, the more you threaten the enemy’s agenda.

The moment you commit to deeper prayer or leading a small group, things often go wrong. That’s not a coincidence. That’s an attack.

Spiritual maturity doesn’t mean you stop struggling. It means you recognize the battle sooner and know where to turn.

How Did Jesus Experience and Overcome Spiritual Warfare?

In Matthew 4, after forty days of fasting, Jesus was physically weak and alone. That’s when Satan came. Jesus didn’t argue. He quoted Scripture—every time.

That’s our model. We don’t overcome with cleverness or willpower. We overcome by knowing and declaring God’s Word.

How to Win Spiritual Battles in 3 Steps

You don’t have to fear spiritual warfare. But you do need to be aware of it. Here’s how to start:

  1. Ask God to show you one lie you’ve been believing.
  2. Look up a verse that speaks truth to that lie.
  3. Write it down. Say it out loud. Declare it when the battle starts.

You are not powerless. God has given you everything you need to stand firm.

One of the most encouraging truths in Scripture is Colossians 2:15:

“Having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” — Colossians 2:15

Jesus already won the war. Satan is a defeated enemy. But that doesn’t mean we’re off the hook. Until Jesus returns, we will still face battles—personal, emotional, and spiritual. How we fight them matters because they shape our character, our relationships, and our legacy.

Friend, the battle is real, but so is the victory!

Want to go deeper? Check out the full message series “Diabolical” for more powerful insights.

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Chip Ingram

Founder & Teaching Pastor, Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram is the CEO and teaching pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty years, Chip has a unique ability to communicate truth and challenge people to live out their faith. He is the author of many books, including The Real God, Culture Shock and The Real Heaven. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.

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