Friday Faith Foundations - To succeed, put on the armor of God

Building a business and life in general can be challenging and frightening. But when you put on the armor of God, anything is possible. What does it mean to put on the full armor of God? What are the pieces of the armor of God? Let's take a look. Put on the armor of God and you'll never be alone You aren't alone to face the world. The world often feels like a big scary place. Evil lurks everywhere. And simply being on social media trying to meet the demands of growing your business can allow Satan to influence your beliefs in yourself and God. But this message isn't about doom and gloom. Because as believers, we have hope. You have all you need to build a successful business and even grow your business without social media. If you choose to, you can eliminate, or at least alleviate the distractions, fear, doubt, comparison, and imposter syndrome that prominently plagues many small business owners and entrepreneurs. That's not to say all of social media is bad. But if you are feeling fear, doubt, a lack of self-confidence, comparison, or imposter syndrome, it's time to step away and focus on what God has planned for you. He always equips you. How can you protect yourself from a negative mindset, from getting confused by what secular society says you must do? It's simple. You put on the armor of God. What is the armor of God? In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul tells us: 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. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. What are the pieces of the Armor of God? Read the full show notes and access all links. Join the wait list for the How to Start a Blog and Reach Your Ideal Audience Self-Study Course.