He Fights for You: Promises for Everyday Battles

by Max Lucado

Do you feel held captive by the strongholds of resentment, guilt, or defeat?  If so, there is God has already promised a victory and he has provided weapons for the fight.

In this 64-page booklet, you’ll find forty scriptures of promise and corresponding inspirational passages to encourage you that God fights for his people in difficult times. Ideal for daily reading, each segment equips you with the spiritual weapons

WorshipScripturePrayerWith content from pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, this booklet includes passages  

Glory DaysYou'll Get Through ThisFor the Tough Timesand other previously published favoritesWhether you need a comforting reminder or want to share this message with a friend, this booklet will help you shift your focus from your battles to your glorious victor.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Christian Fiction, Devotional, Faith, Church

62 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2015

About the author

With more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.

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Reviews

[Katie Ann Lietz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This took me much longer than 40 days

[Sarah Rider · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that this book spent a very short amount of time discussing their thesis, and 2/3rds of the book provided scripture reference and worship. Not preferred by everyone, but it was helpful to me as I prayer journaled throughout.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick read. I didn't realize it was a companion book to "Glory Days", so I'm going to have to move that up on my TBR. I enjoyed the beginning, but the meditations in the back felt a bit like filler. Not bad, but I think they were meant to be read one a day, rather in the marathon all at once way that I did, so I probably didn't get as much out of it as if I had taken my time with them and really prayed and pondered them. I will be re-reading this the way it was intended to be read when I read "Glory Days". That may help my understanding and will probably serve me better than the rush job I did on it.

I would recommend it be read, if not in conjunction with "Glory Days", then at least with the meditations read one a day until they are done. The first one really hit me, as we had just sung the hymn that was quoted in the beginning at church this past Sunday. Our hymnal has a small bit at the bottom of each hymn, explaining the history of the words and the music. That particular hymn, "It is Well (With My Soul)", was written by a man who had just lost all of his children in a shipwreck and he was traveling by boat to Europe from America to meet up with his wife who had survived the accident. The words of the hymn are full of such hope that it nearly broke my heart when I was singing the hymn in church. And then that EXACT hymn was quoted in the first meditation as a celebration of the Lord. Goosebumps, pure goosebumps. Some may call it a coincidence, I call it "God saying Hi".

This is a solid 4.5 star book, rounded up because of the goosebumps.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This devotional accompanies the Glory Days series. It comprises an inspirational introduction that reflects on the time in Joshua when the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho. As Max states, to occupy your glory days (our Promised Land) you have to dislodge it's occupant(s), that is, the enemy that is holding you back from realising your Canaan.

How do you do this? I'll let Max explain:

"Defeat your strongholds with the spiritual weapons of worship, Scripture and prayer. Move from false promises to God's promises. It's just a matter of time before your Jericho comes down."

The Day 1 devotional follows featuring a few words of worship (a song, a psalm), a verse or 2 of Scripture and then a prayer. Each day follows the same pattern.

I found this was an excellent way to start my day. It helped me tune into God. That's what Joshua did when leading his people, he tuned into the Lord and followed the Lord's leading which brought the walls down.

Highly recommended irrespective of whether you read Glory Days.

[Adam Cain · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a very cut and dry book of daily readings. One scripture and a song verse or additional Bible verse and a short prayer. It lacked Lucado's usual memorable insights and anecdotes. I wanted a short book to read thru but I couldn't finish this fast enough. I often read 2-4 readings per day just to get through it.

[Paggiwa M. Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration

I love reading Max Lucado devotional books. There are times I feel so connected to the wording and feel like he’s speaking to me. Please know it’s worth the purchase and reading.

[Courtney Elayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t realize this book was a devotional until I began listening. While it’s written like a devotional it’s a good background listen in order to focus your mind on Christ. It is great reminders to keep your eyes set on things above.

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole
To heal the sin sick soul

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, quick daily reminders of how God is on our side!

[Olivia Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short devotional style book that focuses on victory. Good content but not my favorite format.

[Charmell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a help in times of need. When I felt so alone this book reminded me who was on my side.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, short daily devotionals. You can take 5 minutes to read or longer.

[Mike Finton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comfort in a troubled world, that's what this little book was for me. God sees us fighting a battle each day. The song, scriptures, and prayer each day is like putting on the Armour of God.

[Daniel Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

God Only

Is a good way of worshipping God when you are not busy doing your daily work, God bless all who reads

[Katie Kreamer · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
Fantastic book full of scripture to remind you of God’s promises while you walk through battles! A great read by @maxlucado !

[Jodi Woody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Short daily devotions for a time of struggle. Each one includes prayer and a Scripture. It was a nice way to begin my morning.

[Apzmarshl · Rating 4 out of 5]

daily readings, scriptures, prayers

[Rebecca Norton · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book on daily bible readings and prayer

[Debra · Rating 2 out of 5]

I truly enjoy Max Lucado's books, but this one was a disappointment to me. Gone were his explanations, which I have come to appreciate. This book was cold to me.