Ephesians 6:12 · NIV
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By Ntlahla Ā· October 11, 2026
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
It’s currently 3 a.m. as I’m writing this, and I have just finished praying. I woke up from my sleep with a nudge to pray, and I did. And it got me thinking, if God ever nudges you to pray at odd hours, get up and pray. Even when you don’t know what you’re praying for, pray.
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and spiritual forces of darkness. This means that not every battle is visible to the human eye. You may not know what you are praying against, and you may never know, but you can still stand in prayer. The enemy is always seeking to lead people astray, and prayer is one of the ways we stand firm in faith.
So, when the Lord nudges you to pray, don’t ignore it. Get up and pray. Obey, even when you don’t understand. Sometimes, you don’t need to know why you are praying. You just need to pray.
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