Blake R TempletonFounder, Son of Wisdom · Son of Wisdom · Spiritual architect for men

Win the Battle Before It Starts

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this short motivational sermon, Blake Robert Templeton teaches that the real battle in spiritual warfare is not the external circumstance but the believer’s emotional agreement with the enemy. He outlines five practical steps to resist enemy‑driven feelings: (1) Discern the attack by identifying the negative emotion the enemy wants you to feel; (2) Refuse the alignment by not emotionally agreeing with that feeling and guarding your heart; (3) Ascend internally by returning to your seat in Christ, claiming peace, authority, and clarity; (4) Raise the shield of faith, which is offensive because it represents God’s thoughts and emotions that outweigh the enemy’s lies; and (5) Draw the sword by speaking declarative, authoritative prayers aloud, claiming victory in Jesus. The sermon is exhortative, urging listeners to actively claim authority, joy, and divine favor over circumstances.

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What is the enemy trying to get me to feel? Is it frustration? Is it fear? Is it stress? When something doesn't go my way, when a curveball happens, discern the attack. Number 2, refuse the alignment. Do not agree emotionally. Guard your heart. Realize that this negative feeling is trying to actually come inside of me and gain legal access. And he will take. So the first battle is not your situation. It's your agreement with the enemy's emotions. Step 3, ascend internally. Return back to your seat in Christ. Peace, authority, clarity. Step 4, raise the shield. Remember, the shield of faith is actually offensive. It's God's thoughts and emotions. So raise it. You know what God thinks and feels. It has no bearing on what the enemy's trying to do. So it's the truth over lies. And step 5, draw the sword. Speak out loud, not passive, not weak, but with conviction. Speak authoritatively, powerfully. Right now, in the name of Jesus, I hold ground right here. Today will be the best day ever. And all momentum is moving in my favor. The Lord loves me, he holds me high. All circumstances are under my feet, I take authority over them. And joy to this moment to obey Jesus.