Ephesians 6:10-18
As you read this post, know that I don’t write it from a place of religion but from the deepest desire of strengthening my relationship with God and my Lord Jesus.
In the last post I talked about
the characteristics and mindsets of ancient warriors. They all shared common traits like Leadership, Bravery, Courage and strategy. All these warriors went through the toughest times in ancient history, but by mastering those gifts they received, they were able to lead and protect their nations.
In our flesh and blood there will be pain, there will be trials and tribulations that comes from all sides of the world. If we’re not aware or know of The armor of God, we may not be fully protected from the devil’s schemes. Which means fear and doubt will creep in and we'll start to have unnecessary desires, wants that are outside of ourselves.
However, we are very fortunate. We have a powerful God who gifted us... Ephesians 6:10-18
THE ARMOR OF GOD
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
The bible wouldn’t have stated this if we didn’t face this every day, therefore we’re gifted with this Holy armor to channel in times of spiritual battles.
Below I state the full armor of God and a Prayer that will help channel the armor like Iron man:
BELT OF TRUTH
“Stand firm then, with the belt if truth buckled around your waist.”
BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
“With the breastplate of righteousness in place.”
SHOES OF PEACE (FEET PREPARED WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE)
“Your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
SHIELD OF FAITH
“In addition to all of this take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
HELMET OF SALVATION
"Take the helmet of salvation."
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT (THE WORLD OF GOD)
"And the sword of the spirit which is the word of God."
PRAYER TO PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD.
This prayer is an awesome way to truly embrace the gift that God gave us to walk in daily victories and protection by putting on the armor of God.
FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 Corinthians 5:7
Lord Jesus, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God because I know that my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
In Jesus Name, I put on the BELT OF TRUTH and pray that I may be centered in and encircled by your truth today. By your power enable me to walk in your truth and to give no place to deception or the lies of the enemy. Protect me by the truth of your word.
I put on the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. I praise you, Lord Jesus, that I am covered with your righteousness today in my body, soul and spirit. I now pray that by the power of the Holy Spirit, my life would show forth the righteous fruit of your presence. Strengthen and protect the most vulnerable places in my life.
I put on SHOES OF PEACE. I choose to stand on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and the Good news of his amazing grace. In Jesus’ name. I cast down every anxious thought today, and as I walk in the gospel of peace, I pray that you would make me ready to share your good news with others.
I take up the SHIELD OF FAITH this day and in your name, I extinguish every dart and arrow by which the enemy would seek to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, or emotionally. I lift the shield of faith against every arrow directed at me, my family, my business, my possessions, or any part of my domain. I bind every fearful though in Jesus’ name.
I put on the HELMET OF SALVATION and pray that you would protect my mind from thoughts that could lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive to Jesus Christ and to reject any thought that is not from you. This Day, in the name of Jesus, I bind and refuse all depressed, despairing, and defeated thinking.
Finally, I take up the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, which is the word of God. Please grant me the insight, wisdom, and revelation to wield your word skillfully against every scheme of the enemy. Thank you that your word on my lips has power to defeat every attack of the enemy!
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for equipping me with everything I need to win my battles this day! I praise you that I am protected today by the armor of GOD. IN JESUS ‘MIGHTY NAME, AMEN.
For all of those who read this, I pray that the rest of your days is filled with Protection joy and strength and resilience to keep living GLORY TO GLORY.
Cheers!
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