PRAYER TO PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD


by Gail Rodgers

Paul uses the symbolism of the Christian as a soldier who engages daily in
the battle with evil. The armor of the soldier is given as the protection in
battle.

As Christians, we need to remember that we can have this protection daily as
we face the various challenges of our lives. Each morning you can pray
through the symbolic pieces of armor listed in Ephesians 6:10-18 and invite
the specific help of the Holy Spirit, who the Lord said He would send to be
your help and your comforter and your strength.

"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, (Lord,
please give me understanding of what is true and right in every situation I
walk into today)

"With the Breastplate of Righteousness in place, (Lord, I thank You that I
am loved by you and that you have washed my sin away and covered my doubt)

"and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of
Peace. (Lord, remind me today to be open to what You want me to do, use my
hands and feet and show me people you would have me do something for today)

"In addition to all this, take up the Shield of Faith, with which you can
extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (Lord, I thank You that
by faith in Your power I can be protected from temptation and wrong desires
today.  Guide me and protect me.  Keep me from temptation and increase my
faith in You)

"Take up the Helmet of Salvation (Lord, I celebrate the fact that I am Your
child!)

"and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. (Lord, give me the
desire to read your Word. Help me not to just read it but to obey it as
well.)

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and
requests. (Lord, guide my day and gently remind me to bring my problems of
the day to You as they arise)

"With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
(Lord, keep me alert and focused on You today for You are my hope!)

About the Author: This devotional was written by Gail Rodgers. Learn more
about Gail: http://www.tmdevotionals.com/women/authors/gail-rodgers/

Going Deeper

1. Consider these questions: What does it mean to "put on the full armor of
God?" Why do we need to make the effort to "put it on" when, if we have
trusted in Jesus as Lord and Savior, He has already given us these things
(salvation, faith, righteousness, etc.)?  How might an awareness that you
are "engag[ing] daily in the battle with evil" affect your prayer life?

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