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A prayer for when you are battle weary by Bobby Shae.

Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.

Go out to face them tomorrow and the Lord will be with you.

2nd Chronicles 2017.

Do you feel the tension that seems to permeate the air of this world lately?

Things just feel heavy, hearts are hurting, people are discouraged and dissatisfied.

It seems as if this whole world is worn down from struggles, and it would be so very easy to just give in to the pull of weariness and discontent.

In the middle of the strife and struggles, we can start to feel overwhelmed, worn, and just plain weary.

When these feelings come and they linger far past their welcome, what can we do to keep our heads up?

How do we remain faithful and hopeful when things just seem so difficult?

Maybe a good place to start is to look at someone else who was weary in the battle and see how they overcame it.

In 2nd Chronicles 20, Jehosephat is facing a multitude that has come against him.

He's going to have to fight his enemies.

However, when he seeks God's battle plan, he sees that it's a little different than the one he might have been considering.

Maybe like Jehosephat, God's plan to overcome our battles looks a little different than ours.

Battle weary friend, you do not need to be overcome by the strife and the difficulties that surround you.

Let's give up our battle plan with all of the fear, worry, discouragement, wobbliness, and struggling that it brings and follow God's plan instead.

We can embrace the peace, hope, and assurance he offers.

After all, his record for victory is pretty solid.

Let's pray.

Lord, I admit I am weary.

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