God has equipped us to battle against the evil in this world. He has given us an armor, which includes the sword of the Spirit. This is God's Word. We used our "sword" this week by using all of the following scriptures:
Ezekiel 28:12-19, Revelations 12:7-12, Revelations 12:4, 1 Peter 5:8, Daniel 10, Job, Ephesians 6:10-13, James 1:5, Matthew 6:5, James 1:2
Here is a prayer you can use to start each day putting on the Armor of God:
PRAYING THE ARMOR OF GOD: Ephesians 6: 13-18 Thank you, Father, for this armor you have given me. I pray for the desire to stand against the darkness and fight today.
BELT OF TRUTH: The belt of truth is the base that all other pieces connect to and are strengthened by. This belt is my integrity, my foundation, my center of gravity and my guide that holds my faith and everything else. Because I choose to live in His truth, no matter what the enemy throws at me, I can stand firm in Christ. Today I fight the lies against my body, my character and my desires.
BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: Now that I have my belt of truth buc kled firmly around my waist, in humility, I attach the breastplate of righteousness. This means that I choose to have righteous thoughts, words, and actions. This protects my heart against the enemy’s arrows of temptation. I choose today to believe your truth instead of my feelings. My heart determines the course of my life, so please protect it today. (Prov 4:23)
SHOES OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE: I step into the shoes of the gospel of peace. I realize this peace is found through you alone, so I thank you and walk boldly today, knowing you are with me. I choose to be vulnerable and share the great works you have done in my life everywhere I go. Even when things are tough, I can have a peace that surpasses all understanding. (Phil 4:7)
HELMET OF SALVATION: I am secure by the covering of salvation. This is a free, precious gift from you! I am sealed and deemed holy by the blood of Jesus. So today, I put on my helmet of salvation and I reject the lies that wage war against my min d. I will fix my thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely and admirable. In Jesus’ name, I silence all voices speaking to me except the voice of Jesus. Please protect my mind f rom the things that have no place being there. (Phil 4:8)
SHIELD OF FAITH: I am powerless without you, Lord, but I can do everything through you. By your spirit, I lift up my shield of faith. With you, I am capable of extinguishing all the flaming arrows of evil. Your word says you will equip me to do your will so I’m going to step out in faith and obey. Today I fight against th e constant assault of hurt, betrayal, abandonment and discouragement. (Hebrews 13:21)
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT: I protect myself with the other pieces, but with the sword of the spirit, God’s word, I fight. The Word of God is my off ense, and it is sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates soul and spirit. By the power of my Father, I am able! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Today I choose to believe The Word over the world. I trust in you, Lord; I say, YOU are my God. (Phil 4:13) (Psalm 31:14) God is my commander in chief who has provided me with His heavenly weapons of war. So, I stand armed and ready, knowing the battle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers and powers and authorities in this dark world, and the spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. (Eph 6:12) Father, your word says, “Do not be dismayed or discouraged, for the battle is notmine, but Yours!” (2 Chronicles 20:15) Every day, I will suit up an d put on the armor ofGod, and then let YOU fight for me.
