Stand Firm: What to Do When Life Knocks You Down 

By Mark D. Flattery 

Table of Contents 

The Knockdown.   1 

Ten Reasons to Stand.   4 

The Defensive Strategy (James 4:7-11a). 12 

Victory Action #1: Put on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-12). 24 

Play by God’s rules. 

Victory Action #2: Stand Firm (Ephesians 6:13). 31 

Avoid “fight or flight” and keep the ground Christ gained for you. 

Victory Action #3: Live in Truth (Ephesians 6:14a). 35 

Reject the enemy’s lies. 

Victory Action #4: Live in Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b). 40 

Reject the rules of the world. 

Victory Action #5: Live in the Gospel of Peace (Ephesians 6:15). 46 

Be confident in the One to whom you belong. 

Victory Action #6: Live in Faith (Ephesians 6:16). 52 

Your beliefs are your strength. 

Victory Action #7: Live in Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a). 58 

Hope keeps your life vibrant. 

Victory Action #8: Live with Word of God (Ephesians 6:17b). 64 

The Bible is the foundation of your life. 

Victory Action #9: Pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18a). 70 

Align yourself with the Holy Spirit. 

Victory Action #10: Be Alert and Pray for God’s People (Ephesians 6:18b). 75  

Be a blessing to others. 

Choose Life! 82