cases, we quickly go to fight or flight. But the good news is that God doesn’t just tell us what to do and leave it at that. He provides us with everything we need. He prepares us for battle before he sends us into battle. He gives us the Holy Spirit. He provides us with motivation and power. And he gives us the wisdom of Scripture to provide us with the game plan and instructions we need.6 Unfortunately, he also uses hardships and trials to prepare us for battle.