A solider would never head into battle without proper protective gear.  As a marital artist I have engaged in countless fights, always with padding + a mouth guard, and I would never choose it any other way.

Ephesians 6 tells us that we are in a battle every single day, a war that is raging around us.  

Do we suit up for battle every day or do we head out + about our day unaware and unprepared with what is happening around us/ to us?

These armor pieces that Paul shares gives us solid pieces that we can claim for protection, defense, and how to fight back, but it's crucial that we don't get those three categories confused.

Whether you have grown up in the church or not I hope there is something that resonates or encourages your spirit as you listen!

Thanks for listening! Rise up, friend!  God has won the battle, do not let your heart be troubled!

-Danielle