Psalm 71:13 is another prayer we need in our arsenal. It says, “Let them be confounded and consumed who are adversaries of my life.” Who is our adversary? 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

How does our adversary devour us? He attacks our faith through accusations. Revelation 12:10. The devil uses people, fiery darts, or he uses the lies he planted ~ the inner strongholds that he seeded through stealth.

2 Corinthians 2:11 says, “Lest satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Wiles are wicked schemes that are formed specifically to defeat. They get into the chinks of our armor when we harbor any resentment, bitterness, offense, or unforgiveness.