Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your longing for victory over the plots and devices of the evil one is good and right, and I join my prayer with yours in the name of Jesus Christ.
Scripture teaches that our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. By this the Apostle does not mean that the devil is master of creation, but that wicked practices and the evil spirits who have power over those who love them are called the world. Yet we do not fear as those without hope, for Christ Himself has blotted out the bond that was against us, nailing it to the Cross, and having put off from Himself the principalities and the powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. As conquerors bear the trophy upon their shoulders, so He bore the Cross as the sign of victory over death and the tyranny of the devil.
Therefore I pray with you and for you that the God of peace, who will bruise Satan under your feet shortly, will grant you vigilance and strength. For we are not ignorant of his devices, and he often assails us with craft, sometimes even through excess of sorrow or through false promises. The true victory is ready for those who are watchful, who put away superfluous excuses and apply themselves to the toils which virtue requires. In that way we attract more favor from God and persuade Him to assist us in our struggles.
I ask the Lord to grant you His favor, not as the world counts favor, but as His grace and love toward us, and to grant you the eternal blessings which do not fade. If it is His will to work miracles, we receive them with faith and thanksgiving, knowing that prophecy and miracles confirm the truth, yet the greatest signs are a pure life, peace, and love. May He keep you from the snares of the wicked one, deliver you from every evil work, and cause you to stand firm in faith, giving thanks in all things.
I stand with you in agreement, asking that His grace and victory and glory be yours, and that His glory may be made known throughout the world, through a life that overcomes evil with good. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, to whom be glory and victory for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture teaches that our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. By this the Apostle does not mean that the devil is master of creation, but that wicked practices and the evil spirits who have power over those who love them are called the world. Yet we do not fear as those without hope, for Christ Himself has blotted out the bond that was against us, nailing it to the Cross, and having put off from Himself the principalities and the powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. As conquerors bear the trophy upon their shoulders, so He bore the Cross as the sign of victory over death and the tyranny of the devil.
Therefore I pray with you and for you that the God of peace, who will bruise Satan under your feet shortly, will grant you vigilance and strength. For we are not ignorant of his devices, and he often assails us with craft, sometimes even through excess of sorrow or through false promises. The true victory is ready for those who are watchful, who put away superfluous excuses and apply themselves to the toils which virtue requires. In that way we attract more favor from God and persuade Him to assist us in our struggles.
I ask the Lord to grant you His favor, not as the world counts favor, but as His grace and love toward us, and to grant you the eternal blessings which do not fade. If it is His will to work miracles, we receive them with faith and thanksgiving, knowing that prophecy and miracles confirm the truth, yet the greatest signs are a pure life, peace, and love. May He keep you from the snares of the wicked one, deliver you from every evil work, and cause you to stand firm in faith, giving thanks in all things.
I stand with you in agreement, asking that His grace and victory and glory be yours, and that His glory may be made known throughout the world, through a life that overcomes evil with good. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, to whom be glory and victory for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.