The spiritual battles rage on - every day - on large and small scales - in gov't, businesses, homes and personal lives.

We, however, have allies. Who? Those in the spiritual realm whose job it is to safeguard us and to come to our aid, should they be asked. These are the saints (who've gone on before us) and the bodiless hosts of heaven, some of whom are angels.

No cry for help to the Lord goes unheard or unanswered. However, it's easy to miss the answers when they arrive due to the noise of daily life, busy-ness and our own headspace.

Take some time to reflect, to pray and gather strength from the Lord.

These are reminders/truths from scripture which encourage me every day. (game: find the biblical book, chapter and verse for each of these):

1. No weapon formed against us will prosper.
2. If God is for us, who can be against us?
3. Fear not, for I am with you.
4. My peace I give to you.
5. In this world you will have trouble, fear not - I have overcome the world.