Day 31: Lent 2025 – I Recover All That My Enemies Have Stolen

 

Day 31 Reflection: I Recover All That My Enemies Have Stolen

Text: 1 Samuel 30:18 (KJV)
“And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.”

The journey to a transformed life is incomplete without total recovery. God is not only in the business of saving souls, but also of restoration—recovering what the enemy has stolen from our lives. Whether it is peace, joy, health, opportunities, relationships, or purpose, the God we serve is a Restorer.

On this 31st day of our fasting and prayer, we proclaim boldly and prophetically:
“I recover all that my enemies have stolen!”

David and his men returned to Ziklag only to find it burned with fire and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. The men wept until they had no more strength to weep (v.4). But David encouraged himself in the Lord (v.6) and inquired of the Lord, asking, “Shall I pursue after this troop? Shall I overtake them?” God answered him, “Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all” (v.8).

This powerful narrative reveals God’s ability to restore completely and miraculously.

Key Lessons and Reflections

1. The Enemy Does Not Have the Final Say

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life…” – John 10:10

The enemy may have stolen from you, but God has the power to restore beyond what was lost. What Satan intends for evil, God turns around for good.

2. Recovery Begins with Seeking God

David didn’t act in haste. He sought the counsel of the Lord. In times of loss or spiritual warfare, we must first go to God in prayer, fasting, and dependence.

“In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:6

3. Pursue, Overtake, and Recover All

God’s instruction was three-fold:

• Pursue – take action in faith
• Overtake – you will catch up to what was taken
• Recover All – nothing will be missing

This is not just physical, but spiritual. What the devil has stolen spiritually—your passion, your zeal, your intimacy with God—you can recover all!

4. Nothing Shall Be Missing

“And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.” – 1 Samuel 30:19

God specialises in complete restoration. Not partial. Not compromised. But full and abundant. This is our portion in Christ!

5. Restoration is a Mark of a Transformed Life

When your life is transformed by God, He brings restoration along with it. He redeems the time (Joel 2:25), renews strength (Isaiah 40:31), and re-establishes destinies (Jeremiah 29:11).

Other Relevant Scriptures

• Joel 2:25–26 – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…”
• Zechariah 9:12 – “Even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee.”
• Job 42:10 – “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job… also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.”
• Isaiah 61:7 – “For your shame ye shall have double…”

 

Declaration

I am a child of the Most High God. By the authority in Christ Jesus, I recover everything the enemy has stolen from my life. I pursue, I overtake, and I recover all—spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically. Nothing shall be missing, and nothing shall be broken. My transformation is complete, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Prayer Points

1. 1. Heavenly Father, we thank You for who You are our Shepherd, Maker, Provider, Healer, Comforter, Deliverer, Restorer, Strength and Refuge in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 46:1).
   2. Lord, we ask for the grace to forgive those who have wronged us as we look unto You for mercy in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 6:14).
   3. Holy Spirit, guide us in our recovery process and decision making. Illuminate the path we should take to reclaim what has been stolen from us in Jesus’ name. (John 16:13).
   4. Lord, may Your word bring life and restoration to every area of our lives in Jesus’ name. (Hebrews 4:12).
   5. Father, we plead the blood of Jesus over every aspect of our lives that has been affected by the enemy’s theft in Jesus’ name. (Revelation 12:11).
   6. Lord, we stand and claim total recovery in Jesus’ name. (Joel 2:25).
   7. O God our Father, heal every emotional and spiritual wound that has resulted from our losses. Restore us to wholeness in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 147:3).
   8. Lord, in Your mercy grant us divine breakthroughs in every area of our lives where we have faced challenges due to past losses in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 34:19).
   9. Lord, we bind every demonic assignment against our lives, families and possessions in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 18:18).
   10. Lord, help us to pursue godliness and contentment in all things, knowing that true fulfilment comes from You alone in Jesus’ name. (1 Timothy 6:6).
   11. Father, fill our hearts with Your peace that surpasses all understanding as we navigate through our recoveries in Jesus’ name. (Philippians 4:7).
   12. Lord, in Your mercy, empower us to overcome every obstacle to Your glory alone in Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 3:20).
   13. Heavenly Father, grant us strength and perseverance as we reclaim what has been lost, not losing hope in the process in Jesus’ name. (Galatians 6:9).
   14. Lord, we pray for Your divine protection over my lives and possessions, guard us against future losses and attacks from the enemies in Jesus’ name. (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
   15. Father, we thank You in advance for the victories we will celebrate as we recover all that has been stolen from us in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 118:1).