Devotional #32 taken from 1 Chronicles 5:20 describes a military battle won, not by superior power, not by might, not by strategy nor surprise ambush. This victory was won by prayer during the battle.
I learned from the more mature saints in the church, as a new believer, that as you begin your day you need to be "prayed up" as they said. That meant that you prayed before you began your day (in advance of your day) and you would be victorious. Praying to begin your day is always appropriate and prayer for the anticipated events is a good plan for our day. But this victory was won during the battle. Were you aware that you could pray during a conflict? It doesn't require a paragraph of well chosen words to reach the Lord's ears. God understands the words "help me" just fine. We can pray during a conversation for help and guidance as we are in a conflict or not in one, but need help from the Lord. We can pray, even as the arrows are in flight or the sword is in motion. This victory was won as prayer was offered and trust was placed in a God who heard and delivered them.