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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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