Whether the Battle Is Won or Lost

A devotion on Deuteronomy 3:22

“You shall not fear them; for the LORD your God himself fights for you.”
–Deuteronomy 3:22

“I can fight my own battles!”

Usually, we say this when someone seeks to help us when it’s not wanted. We want to stand on our own. We want control of our lives.

Sometimes this is okay. Independence and ambition are important to tackle many daily challenges, whether i…