The christian life isn't a playground, it's a battleground and there is a constant spiritual warfare that is taking place. The attack on our lives is proof that we're going the right direction but the good news we can stand on is that the fight is not even, the enemy is no threat to our God and there is already a victory that has been won. In those moments there is only one place that strength comes from and that is being covered in the Lord. Know that if Satan is attacking us it's only because God's allowing it and that there is nothing that happens apart from God. But by facing the attack and overcoming the onslaught we get to help someone else do the same. There are three things required to face the battle: 1 Filling ourselves up with the word which is the Truth of God. 2 Standing firm in the peace of God which can only come when we pursue His presence 3 Picking up our Faith and linking it with someone else's. The armor of God isn't just a nice picture that Paul is trying to paint for us but he is reminding us that in order to win this fight we have to have a mindset of salvation, a heart that is righteous and have the truth of the written word holding us together. If you're not spending time with the word we will not get the Rhema or revelation that represents the sword of Spirit to cast down the demonic attack. Our faith at times can be a burden to bear but in order to stop the attack we need to link ourselves with someone else and stand together against whatever is coming towards us and it is the faith from someone else that will help lift you up when you feel surrounded by the enemy! Application: Where have you left your faith and how can you begin to pick it up again? Do you feel like you need to link up with someone else's faith in order to overcome what's coming against you?Prayer: Father, remind me that the fight is not against flesh and blood but against the principalities and powers of this world. As I run to you I know that you will throw down the enemy and help me overcome all that I face. Unite us in this body and help my faith be the shield that someone needs in a battle against their life. In Jesus name Amen!