Overcoming Spiritual Warfare 

As Christians, we sometimes face spiritual attack from the enemy, especially on our minds. He likes to tell us lies like we are not good enough or talented enough to follow our dreams. Sometimes he will try to convince us that we are beyond saving after we have fallen in sin again, scheming for a way to sever our relationship with Jesus. Putting us in a shame spiral that we are so preoccupied with that we don't want to spend time with Jesus in his word or in prayer (to face Him after what we have done). The enemy does this because he knows his fate at the end, that Jesus conquered the grave and the second death, so we wouldn't have to bear it as long as we believe and abide in Him. So, he hurts Jesus, the only way he can, by going after us, his children, our minds, and so that he won't be alone in his punishment. That's why it is crucial to study God's word daily; it is the best defense against the lies of the devil. James 4:7 "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." If you draw near to Jesus and confess your sins, he will draw near to you. 

Ephesians 6:10-18 says Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹² For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. ¹³ Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴ Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ¹⁵ and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶ above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; ¹⁸ praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

If we remain in Jesus by spending time in His word, applying it to our lives, praying always with thanksgiving, worshiping God in spirit and truth for who he is, we will be better equipped to resist the enemy's lies and spiritual attacks. 

Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.