Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro
July 5, 2026
You Don’t Fight Alone
I don’t remember being afraid of fighting when I was younger. During my grade school years, I had family, both blood relatives and my community, who I knew would come to my rescue if I needed them. I felt the same way in high school, even though the reasons for and frequency of fights had changed. In both seasons, I knew I wasn’t fighting alone. I always had people in my corner who would step in and protect me.
I feel that even more deeply in my spiritual life.
Jon Reddick sings, “There are angel armies I have yet to see. I believe there are prayers I’ve never heard surrounding me. There’s strength that’s not my own when I am weak… I know that I don’t fight alone.”
We wake up each day not knowing what we will face. We don’t know what to expect naturally or spiritually. One thing we can be certain of is this: we are not alone.
That doesn’t mean there won’t be moments when we feel alone or even lonely. There may be times when it seems as though God isn’t hearing our prayers. In those moments, we must keep trusting and remind ourselves of Deuteronomy 31:8:
“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Whatever you face today, remember that you do not fight alone. Even when people are absent, God is present. Even when help isn’t visible, God is already at work. Take courage, stand in faith, and keep moving forward. The Lord is with you.
Lord, thank You for never leaving us to fight life’s battles alone. Strengthen our faith when we feel weak, remind us of Your presence when we feel isolated, and help us walk confidently, knowing You go before us and stand beside us. In Jesus’ name, amen.