Wonderful words of truth in this prayer from The Power of a Praying Woman this morning...

Lord, I thank you for suffering and dying on the cross for me, and for rising again to defeat death and hell.  My enemy is defeated because of what You have done.  Thank You that You have given me all authority over him (Luke 10:19).  By the power of Your Holy Spirit I can successfully resist the devil and he must flee from me (James 4:7).  Show me when I am not recognizing the encroachment of the enemy in my life.  Teach me to use that authority You have given me to see him defeated in every area.

Reveal to me any place in my life where I am walking in disobedience.  If I have given the enemy a place in my protective armor through which he can secure a hook, show me so I can rectify it.  Gird me with strong faith in You and in Your Word.  Help me to fast and pray regularly in order to break any stronghold the enemy is trying to erect in my life.

Lord, I know that in the midst of the battle I don't have to be fainthearted.  I don't have to be afraid in the face of the enemy (Deuteronomy 20:3).  Thank you that even though the enemy tries to take me captive to do his will, You have given me the power to escape his snares completely (2 Timothy 2:26).  Thank you that You have delivered me from him (Psalm 18:17) and you are my shield because I live your way (Proverbs 2:7).  Help me to "not be overcome by evil" but instead give me strength to "overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21).  Hide me in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of evil men (Psalm 31:20).  Thank you that I will never be brought down by the enemy as long as I stand strong in You.