“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil”- Ephesians 6:11
Life is not a but a
- ” For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the
heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12
An Unholy Trinity Against Us;
1.
- “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it
abundantly.” -John 10:10
2.
3.
- “What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at
war within you?” – James 4:1
of Truth
- Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, Stand therefore, having your loins
girt about with truth,” KJV…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” – Ephesians 6:14
of Righteousness
- …and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. – Ephesians 6:15
of Peace
- In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts
of the evil one;” – Ephesians 6:16
of Faith
- “… and take the helmet of salvation, ” – Ephesians 6:17
of Salvation
of the Spirit
- “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all
perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me
in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in
chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.” – Ephesians 6:18-20
Fit Check Morning Prayer:
– God, I put on your helmet of salvation today, my mind and my whole being is yours.
– God, I put on the breastplate of righteousness right now because when you look at me you see Jesus
and I want honor you.
– God, I put on the belt of truth to hold my identity together in your truth.
– God, I put on the shoes of the gospel to be speak boldly about the peace you bring.
– God, I grab the shield of faith to extinguish the fires of darkness and to fan the flame of faith in my family.
– God, I pick up the sword of the spirit to fight against evil and to destroy the darkness above me, around
me, and inside me by the power of the Spirit and in Jesus name.