Burned out on trying

[MAL]

You're right. As humans, we always have the freedom to choose. It does sound like you have the right attitude about the power of prayer.

Here's another thing I used to repeat to myself -- The enemy is not welcome in my home. He can not occupy the same space as God, and God lives here! Dear Lord, please place a wall of your love around my home.

I swear to you that I could see a spiritual battle within my X (still do for that matter). Right before my eyes! It was amazing.

I only know what worked for me -- just some ideas.