Are You Fighting the Right Battles?
Introduction
Life is full of battles:
In families
At workplaces
In our minds
In churches
In our communities
But the question is:
“Are you fighting the right battles?”
Many believers are exhausted not because they lack strength, but because they are spending their strength fighting the wrong battles.
They are:
Fighting people instead of the real enemy.
Fighting temporary issues while neglecting eternal purposes.
Fighting to prove themselves rather than letting God fight for them.
Fighting for positions instead of fighting for souls.
Ephesians 6:12:
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
1. Understanding the Nature of Our Battles
Not every battle is worth your energy.
Types of battles:
Petty battles: Arguments, gossip, bitterness, ego struggles, and proving you are right.
Personal battles: Fighting sin, fear, insecurities, and inner weaknesses.
Purposeful battles: Spiritual warfare, advancing God’s kingdom, defending truth, and fighting for souls.
Paul to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:12:
“Fight the good fight of faith…”
Not every fight is a good fight.
A good fight:
Is God-assigned.
Aligns with your calling.
Bears eternal fruit.
2. Examples of Those Who Fought the Right Battles
David
David did not waste his energy fighting Saul out of bitterness. Instead, he fought Goliath, who was defying God’s people and God’s name.
Jesus
Jesus did not engage in endless debates with Pharisees. He focused on preaching, healing, delivering, and fulfilling His mission on the cross.
Nehemiah
When Sanballat and Tobiah tried to distract him from rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, he replied:
“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” (Nehemiah 6:3)
He refused distractions to focus on God’s assignment.
3. Signs You Are Fighting the Wrong Battles
Constant exhaustion without spiritual growth.
Focusing on defending your image rather than building God’s kingdom.
Holding grudges and engaging in unfruitful arguments.
Praying only for personal enemies to fall instead of seeking God’s presence and kingdom advancement.
4. The Real Battle: Spiritual Warfare
Our true enemies are not people.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4:
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.”
The real battles:
Battling sin and fleshly desires.
Battling for family restoration in prayer.
Battling for souls and the spread of the Gospel.
Battling for God’s purposes in your generation.
5. Are You Fighting Against God?
Sometimes we fight against God unknowingly:
Jonah ran from God’s call and ended up in a storm.
Saul persecuted Christians, thinking he was serving God.
Acts 9:4-5:
“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?… I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.”
Reflect:
Are you resisting God’s call?
Are you fighting to stay comfortable when God calls you higher?
Are you fighting for your will over God’s will?
6. How to Identify the Right Battles
Align with Scripture: If it contradicts God’s Word, it is not worth fighting.
Seek the Holy Spirit: Ask God if this is your battle.
Check the fruit: Right battles produce peace and kingdom advancement.
Consider your assignment: Does this align with your calling?
Refuse distractions: Silence is sometimes your best weapon.
7. How to Fight the Right Battles
Fight on your knees in prayer: Victory begins in secret.
Use God’s Word as your weapon: Declare Scripture against the enemy’s lies.
Walk in obedience: Obedience is spiritual warfare.
Maintain a pure heart: Offense and bitterness drain spiritual power.
Stand in faith: Trust God for victory.
Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18): Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer.
8. Benefits of Fighting the Right Battles
Conservation of spiritual, emotional, and physical energy.
Walking in God’s victory.
Spiritual growth and maturity.
Fulfillment of your divine assignment.
Bringing glory to God and becoming a testimony to others.
9. Battles Worth Fighting
Your prayer life and relationship with God.
The salvation of your family and community.
The pursuit of righteousness and justice.
Faithfulness to God’s call over your life.
Living in love and forgiveness.
Helping the weak, oppressed, and poor.
Living a holy life in a corrupt generation.
Reflection Questions
What battles am I fighting now?
Are these helping me grow spiritually?
Have I allowed offense or ego to drag me into unnecessary fights?
What is God calling me to fight for in this season?
Call to Commitment
God is calling you to fight the right battles:
Let go of distractions.
Embrace your divine purpose.
Engage in spiritual warfare with faith.
Trust God to handle battles you cannot control.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for teaching me to fight the right battles.
Forgive me for wasting energy on the wrong fights.
Help me discern what battles are mine to fight.
Empower me to fight the good fight of faith and stand in spiritual warfare.
Strengthen me to let go of offenses, distractions, and self-centered fights.
May I walk in victory and fulfill Your purpose for my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Conclusion
Are you fighting the right battles or wasting your strength on distractions?
Choose today to:
Let go of petty conflicts.
Pursue God’s purpose.
Fight the good fight of faith.
As you focus on the right battles, you will experience victory, spiritual growth, and God’s favor over your life.
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