The Battle Belongs to Him

​At the beginning of 2022, I found out that I was pregnant! 
 
Sadly, my joy faded quickly when a few short weeks later I was told that it would result in a miscarriage.
 
My heart was shattered as the waiting continued. I was so hopeful the Lord would make a way but it was not the way I would have chosen. I had complications that dragged it out longer than most and I was to the point where I just wanted the bad news to end.
 
I did the only things I knew to do, pray, hold tight to God’s word and ask my community to come alongside me in prayer. While I felt the power of those prayers, I still struggled with intrusive thoughts. I was physically and mentally weak and vulnerable. I let my guard down and it was a green light for Satan to attack. Unfortunately, I did not see it right away.

​Spiritual warfare is very real and we are up against it every single day as Christ followers. For me personally, I had never felt the fight so strongly. I sat night after night, tear after tear, trying to control the thoughts overwhelming my mind. So as I read, I was encouraged and felt seen by this timely message Paul shared about the war that we would not win with mere earthly weapons. 
 
He writes in 2 Corinthians, to the church in Corinth for a second time. They were slandering his name and questioning his character, as Satan was doing to me. Paul reminded them to seek God’s word and truth before they were deceived by all the lies. He states, “For though we live in this world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Cor. 10:3-5).
 
I needed this reminder, just as the Corinthians did.  As I sat there and argued with Satan, I felt crazy but I could not give into the lies. Lies that I was not good enough, that something was wrong with me, and the flood of guilt for feeling the way I did when I should be standing confident on God’s truths. 
 
I knew what I had to do, suit up in the armor of God by “putting on the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, sandals with the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Eph. 6:14-17). I started praying, reciting scripture, blasting worship music and praying even more.  
 
God’s truths embedded in our hearts prepares us for the battle!
 
God comforted me during my time of need and reminded me that I was prepared for battle and He will do the same for you!
 
So, friend, no matter what you are going through, be ready when Satan comes to attack. Pray without ceasing and replace the lies with truth. Worship your way through it and seek your community that will help bear your burdens. 
 
Put on the armor of God daily and He will prepare you for when the battles come. And take heart; He has already won the war! 

Memory Verse: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11

About the Author

Hello! My name Brenna Kurz. I live in North Georgia with my husband Josh. We have been married for 7.5 years and have two beautiful children, Evelyn (7) and Ethan (4). I enjoy working out, spending time with my family and traveling to new places. I have experienced the grace of God many times over the last several years and can testify how merciful and good our Father is. I hope by sharing some of my experiences you will see that you are not alone in your struggles. Also, that you will be encouraged to lean into His word and seek Him daily— He is all we will ever need, we just have to have a willing heart.