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There's a lot of talk about war, and many are feeding into the fear and falling into the fear.

But we as Christians should never be afraid because God is in control.

But you should be aware about the war in which you participate every single day. That war affects

this world and the next world. When the enemy attacks you, he attacks you strategically, and every war is broken down into

battles. These are the most common battles that you will face as you fight this spiritual war.

Number one, the battle for your mind. The battle for your mind takes place in many forms, but first and

foremost, the enemy is going to try to rob you of peace.

The scripture tells us in Philippians chapter 4, verses 6 and 7, don't worry about anything.

Instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.

Then you will experience God's peace,

which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts. Listen to that,

will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. So we as believers have to fight

that battle to not worry.

The enemy wants you to listen to the headlines.

The enemy wants you to listen to propaganda,

and allow that to affect your mind to the point that you're no longer receiving

of the peace that God has for you in the spirit.

Another way that the enemy fights your mind is in the area of your joy. Think about if you face a

disappointment at work, but instead of responding with entitlement, instead of responding with cynicism,

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