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War Room: Peace Through Warfare Prayer - Pentecostal (Philippians 4:6-7)

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Miss Clara teaches Elizabeth to fight anxiety with prayer—aggressive, faith-filled, expectant prayer. Peace comes through spiritual warfare, not passive waiting. Pentecostal theology sees Philippians 4:6-7 as battle strategy: anxiety is the enemy's weapon; prayer is ours. "Prayer and supplication with thanksgiving" is warfare posture—declaring truth, claiming promises, giving thanks in advance. The peace that "guards" (military term) is divine protection. Miss Clara's war room produces peace; Elizabeth's anxiety transforms to confidence. Fight for peace; pray until it comes.

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