Ephesians 6:14-17 (NLT)
14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.
15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[d] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[e]
17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
At a time in my life, not so long ago, when I was struggling with something that I see now as minor, a dear friend reminded me that faithful believers have the Whole Armor of God at their disposal. This armor protects us from negative, worldly influences that weaken us and lead us way from our faith in God.
Today, my dear friend is experiencing a surge in the battle she’s been fighting for years. Today, I remind her to hold His breastplate of righteousness closely, securing it safely with His belt of truth; to tie His shoes of peace tightly to her feet and place His helmet of salvation squarely on her head. Then, holding His shield of faith boldly before her, because it protects us from the fiery arrows of this world, to raise the sword of the Spirit high above her head in victory, and to be secure in the knowledge that she are fully protected by His might.
We are only human but what we cannot do, He will. We have only to believe.
In Jesus name, I offer this prayer for my dear friend, and of all who are struggling today.
