A prayer for the third watch—that of spiritual battles. The third watch takes place from 12:00-3:00 am.
Psalms 35:1 NASB: “Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.”
My Father, contend with those forces that are fighting against your people. Contend:
• Against those wanting to destroy marriages
• Against the desire to find solace in worldly ways
• Against feelings of hopelessness and despair
• With the battle over our children right now
• With spirits that bring division into homes
• With the forces that empower unsaved spouses to speak evil of You; bring them to their knees in need of you
• In families financial battles and grant wisdom in taking ground today.
Psalms 35:2 NASB: “Take hold of buckler and shield and rise up for my help.”
Father, let your people use that buckler to battle in close contact with the enemy. When he speaks those lies to them, contend with him, and let your people stop the falsehoods.
Father, bring the shield up and cover your people with grace and faith to look to You in this heavy battle.
Be our help today; let today be different from any other this week, my Father.
Psalms 35:3 NASB: “Draw also the spear and the battle-ax to meet those who pursue me; say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation.'”
Draw the spear and thrust those spirits who are away, laying in wait to charge; those spirits that we are so unaware of.
Take the battle ax and swing hard to the personal demons up close who speak lies about self-worth and potential, who bring deflation and dejection to your people’s spirits.
Father, renew in those the hope of salvation; let them see You as their salvation today.
