God’s protection is not only about shielding us in the midst of storms—it’s also about preventing certain storms from even touching us. There are moments when His favor steps in quietly, reroutes us, closes doors, or delays plans—not as punishment, but as protection. There are nights you slept peacefully because unseen angels were on assignment. There are jobs you didn’t get because He knew the environment would crush your spirit.

Every soldier knows that the strength of a fortress isn’t only in its walls—it’s in its gates. Gates are the entry points. Whoever controls the gates controls what comes in and what goes out. Believers, your eyes, ears, and mouth are gates. Your home is a gate. Your heart is the central gate of your life. The question is: who are you letting in? Too many of us let down our guard, and little by little, the enemy sneaks through unchecked music, conversations, images, and