“Armor
of God”
A
battle is raging – a battle we can’t see. The battles we wage in our lives are
part of a huge cosmic battle that has been going on since Satan’s fall. This battle
will not end until he is destroyed.
In the meantime, God promises that if
we wear His armor, we can stand firm. As we pray God’s promises for our family,
and especially our children, we need to pray for their strength in the unseen
spiritual battles.
In prayer, put on the belt of truth, praying
that they will believe the truth but live it as well. Then prayerfully add the
body armor of God’s righteousness protecting their heart and giving them the
ability to stand up Satan’s attacks because the righteousness is not their own,
but God’s. Next, “for shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News”
(Ephesians 6:15). When you put on these shoes, you are ready for any battle
because…you’re already on the winning side.
Give them the shield of faith, Satan
will shoot his fiery arrows of temptation, doubt, fear, despair, accusation, or
problems, and only strong faith can deflect these arrows. Help them put on the
helmet of salvation, protecting their minds from the doubts that can so easily
creep in and undermine their faith. Doubt can deal death blows to those not
protected by the assurance of salvation, so this helmet will protect them.
Finally, pray that they will have the
sword of the Spirit – the Word of God. This is their only offensive weapon. When
they know God’s Word, they are prepared to answer Satan’s attacks as well as
other people’s doubts and questions. Pray that they will learn God’s Word and
apply it correctly in their lives.
God knew about the fights we would face in life. Jesus
himself had to go through them. For this reason, God gave us his armor.
Dress
your family in God’s armor by prayer today, protecting their mind, heart, soul,
and spirit.
Be
blessed and be a blessing!
Excerpts from Praying God’s Promises – Linda K. Taylor
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