WISDOM FOR THE DAY DEVOTIONAL
By Bishop Mike Okonkwo
MONDAY JUNE 15th 2026
TOPIC: PRAY ALWAYS
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:19 KJV
It is no longer news that the days we live in are evil. But the good news is that God has made enough spiritual weapons available for the believer to ward off the wiles of the devil. God knows that you live in a world where the enemy tries to intimidate you and back you into a corner.
So, in His infinite wisdom, God fashioned your weapons of warfare from heaven. When you understand and deploy these spiritual weapons, then you can truly possess your possession. One of such weapons I would like to remind you of is the power of prayers and fasting.
The problem with a lot of Christians today is that we are busy fighting spiritual battles with carnal weapons. For those of you in business for instance, understand that you cannot win in the marketplace by fighting with carnal weapons. As a wife, or husband, daughter, or son, you can’t win it that way either.
There are battles to fight, but you cannot win using carnal weapons. Look at what the scriptures say in Ephesians 6:12-17 “…Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.’’ (KJV)
With this impressive arsenal at your disposal, you cannot afford to coast along in life and hope that the devil will just go away. No, this is the time to deploy your weapons. It is time to stand and fight. This is the time to step out, praying always, in all manner of prayers.
Let your life be soaked in the Word and prayer, then you’ll become a terror to the devil. Put on the whole armour of God and fight. Don’t let the enemy pluck out your eyes. There is power in prayers.
Further Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17.