The thief comes only to steal and kill

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10: 10 - NIV

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5: 8 - NIV

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6: 12

The devil 1 Peter 5: 8 - NIV Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. James 4: 7 - AMP So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you.

The flesh Gal 5: 16 -17 - NIV So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

TEXT: Ephesians 6: 10 -18 NIV

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6: 18 - NIV

It is through prayer that we stand against and even begin to attack the enemy, and his strongholds.

For the weapons of our warfare not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10: 4 - NIV

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6: 18 - NIV

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans 8: 26 -27 - ESV

For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves… 1 Corinthians 14: 2; 4 - NIV

Prayer of Supplication

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6 -7 - NIV

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11: 9 -11 - NIV

Prayer of Intercession

Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving or Worship

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5: 15 -19 - NIV

Prayer of Faith

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. James 1: 5 -8 - NIV

Prayer of Faith

“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. ” Matthew 18: 19 -20 - NIV

The Greek word for alert is ‘AGRYPNEO’ Which means: to be sleepless, keep awake, watch to be circumspect (cautious, wary, careful) , attentive, ready

Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian armor bright, And Satan trembles when he sees. The meanest saint upon his knees.