Although, the battles are never mine, they're God's, I've learned that I have to prepare myself for these battles by taking certain steps. Now, I haven't always followed these steps, but I do intend to. And I intend on teaching my daughter the same ways. The following Bible passage has always helped me in times that I feel down, helpless or in need of guidance:
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation for the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the work of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints - and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6: 13-20
