When snow covers the mountain behind our home, I love jumping in my truck and riding the back roads to the top of the mountain. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking. During our last big snowfall, Mary Alice started pulling the winter gear from the closet. She knows there is always a danger of me getting stuck and having to walk, so she layered me up like a school kid. She offered earmuffs, but I opted for a stocking cap. She handed me my favorite gloves and wrapped a scarf around my neck. I was handed special sunglasses for the wind on top of the mountain. And lastly, I put on insulated socks and boots that could be worn in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

I kissed my wife goodbye as she handed me a blanket. I slowly waddled to the truck, wondering how I would bend my legs to drive. After sliding on snowy back roads, I made it to the top. I parked and went for a walk through the frozen beauty, and I wasn't cold at all, because my whole body was protected from the cold.

Later that evening, I reflected on the thoughtfulness of my wife. Then I started thinking about ways we can protect ourselves spiritually, such as we can protect our ears by refusing to listen to gossip and negative talk. We can protect our mouth by choosing our words carefully. We can protect our eyes by not reading negative social media posts all day long and being careful about what we watch on TV. The next time we put on a hat or a coat, let’s ask ourselves, “Am I protecting today what matters most?” Remember, the best way to protect ourselves is by putting on the full armor of God.

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