Multiplayer modes such as “balloon battle” add a unique twist to the Mario Kart formula, with our racing ability taking a backseat to developing a superior battle strategy. These victories do not typically go to the swift nor the strong, but to the wise. Knowing the right time to engage in battle as well as when to keep a low-profile and avoid unnecessary conflict is critical… many times, the player who stands victorious at the end of the match is the one who demonstrated discretion by avoiding unproductive and fruitless battles that were never theirs to fight in the first place.

While it is true that as followers of Christ we are called to engage in battle with the spiritual forces of darkness on this planet, there are also many conflicts that are not ours to fight. King David was guided by the Lord to fight and defeat Goliath in battle, but when pursued by King Saul or being pelted with rocks and insults by Shimei, David chose not to engage. It is the Lord who determines which battles are ours and which are His, and He has reasons far beyond our ability to comprehend when He permits our adversaries to remain in the game instead of taking them out. Let’s prayerfully seek His guidance before battle lines are drawn today… the Lord alone sets the rules of engagement for when we march, and only those who obediently follow enjoy victory.

But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:23-26

You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem! Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you. 2 Chronicles 20:17 

For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. Deuteronomy 20:4

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