When it Feels like the Enemy is Winning
Hey guys,
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it really feels like the enemy is winning.
Yes, I know what the Word of God says. I know that in the end, Jesus wins. He returns. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. And I believe that with everything in me.
But what about right now?
What about the moments that wear us down, discourage us, and make us feel like we're fighting a battle we can’t win? What about the seasons when the storm just won’t let up?
Because if I’m honest, I feel like I’m in one of those seasons right now.
When the Battle Feels Too Big
Let me tell you all about a recent experience. So I was already carrying a lot. My job is demanding and filled with trauma, so my mind was heavy. On top of that, I’ve been dealing with a physical injury (fully ruptured achilles) for over a year—an injury that has kept me from being active, from picking up a second job, and honestly, from feeling like myself. It feels like my life has been on hold.
The original doctor I had went back and forth with me for over a year and didn’t listen to me at all the whole time. He didn’t believe I knew my body. Turns out, I was right. I ended up going through a process to switch doctors. I finally was able to switch doctors and went to go meet the new one. I had been hoping for some kind of relief, maybe a plan to move forward. But instead, he told me I needed surgery—something I was already terrified of. And worse? He told me that even with surgery, I would never be fully better. That I would never be able to do the physical things I wanted to do again.
I held it together in the hospital. But the moment I got to my car, I broke down. I felt completely defeated. I had already been struggling, already carrying so much, and this just felt like too much. I sat there crying, wondering how much more I was supposed to handle.
It felt like life was over, like it was ruined. Like no matter how much I prayed, the enemy was winning.
In that moment, I listened to what the doctors said instead of consulting the Great Physician who has the final say.
But man, life can be hard and scary. It can be unsettling.
And I know I’m not the only one feeling this way.
Life right now is heavy.
I see my friends struggling. I see my church family under attack. I see people losing jobs, losing homes, and getting traumatized in ways I can’t even wrap my mind around. I see the sick still waiting on healing.
And then there’s everything happening in the world—planes falling out of the sky, people freezing to death because they have nowhere to go, families afraid to even leave their homes, diseases taking people out, and people afraid to go outside.
This season feels heavy.
And if you’ve been feeling the same way, you’re not alone.
It seems like the enemy is winning. It feels like the weapons are prospering.
So what do we do?
Where do we find hope?
How do we stand firm when the attacks won’t stop coming?
The Only Safe Place
We get in the presence of God.
I know—it sounds like a Christian cliché. But hear me out.
One of my favorite and most comforting scriptures is Psalm 91:4:
“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Let’s break that down:
Refuge means a place of safety, shelter, and protection from danger.
Rampart refers to a fortified wall—a defensive barrier around a city.
This means that in God’s presence, there is safety. It doesn’t always mean that everything around us will change instantly, but it does mean that we will be fortified and protected in the midst of it. We will not be overtaken.
But how do we actually get into the presence of God when it feels like all hell is breaking loose?
How to Dwell in God's Presence
1. Prayer—Take Everything to Him
Talk to God about everything. Even when you don’t have the words, go to Him. Be honest. If you’re tired, tell Him. If you’re angry, tell Him. If you feel like He’s distant, tell Him that too. God is not intimidated by your honesty. He welcomes it.
2. Use Scripture as a Weapon
The Word of God is a sword (Ephesians 6:17). If you're struggling, find verses that speak directly to your situation and declare them over your life.
Struggling with fear? Declare 2 Timothy 1:7—"God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
Struggling with finances? Speak Philippians 4:19—"My God will supply all my needs according to His riches in glory."
Struggling with your health? Stand on Isaiah 53:5—"By His stripes, I am healed."
God’s Word is not just a book—it’s alive and powerful (Hebrews 4:12). Speak it, pray it, and believe it.
3. Praise and Worship—The Breakthrough is in Your Praise
I know—sometimes, worship is the last thing you want to do when you’re struggling.
But what if I told you that worship is a weapon?
Look at Joshua 6:1-21 (seriously, read it when you can—I’ll probably do a whole blog on it).
Short version: God promised the Israelites a city, but it was occupied and heavily fortified. In the natural, there was no way to take it. But God gave them a strategy—march around the walls for six days, and on the seventh day, march seven times, then shout.
They obeyed. They shouted.
And the walls collapsed.
No army. No battering ram. Just obedience and praise.
Some breakthroughs only come through praise. Even when it doesn’t make sense. Even when it feels like the enemy is winning.
4. Community—Don’t Do This Alone
Isolation is one of the enemy’s favorite tactics. He wants you to fight alone.
Find a solid, faith-filled community. Not just people who will listen to your doubts and feed your fear—but people who will pray for you, encourage you, and stand on the Word with you.
If you don’t have that right now, pray and ask God to bring those people into your life. He will.
5. Fasting and Prayer—Going Deeper
Fasting and prayer are powerful tools for breakthrough. When we fast, we deny our flesh and align ourselves with God in a deeper way.
Jesus Himself said in Mark 9:29:
“This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting.”
Some breakthroughs require more than just prayer—they require deep surrender.
Even When It Feels Like the Enemy is Winning—He’s Not
I know this season is hard. I know it feels overwhelming.
But let me remind you:
The enemy is already defeated.
Jesus has already won.
The weapons may form, but they will not prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Whatever battle you’re facing, remember that God is with you. His presence is your shield, your fortress, your peace.
So lean in. Pray. Worship. Stand on His Word. Because the battle isn’t yours—it’s His.
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for Who You are. Even when life is hard and it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, You are right here with us. Thank You for being faithful, even when we struggle. Thank You for being our refuge, our protector, and our source of peace.
God, I pray for the person reading this. I pray that You draw them closer to You. Remind them that You have not abandoned them. Give them the peace that only You can give, the strength to keep going, and the courage to trust You in the storm. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
