My dear friend Maureen Smith Grable conveys this truth very well in her poem “Doing Battle on Our Knees.”
"Many warriors have gone to battle
riding mounted, prancing steeds
But the Christian goes to battle
when he falls upon his knees.
The greatest warfare will take place
when the Christian kneels to pray
And though the foes may be unseen
our prayers will hold them at bay.
"Angelic host surround us
waiting to minister to our needs
And the battle line is drawn
when we fall upon our knees.
"The world may think this battle strange
for they cannot understand
But when
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