Have you ever felt like you were fighting an uphill battle, but you couldn't quite see the enemy?

In Ephesians 6:10-18 the Apostle Paul reminds us that we are in a real war. It is not against people, politics, or difficult coworkers. Our true struggle is spiritual.

The enemy of our mind uses discouragement, doubt, and division to trip us up. But God does not leave us defenseless.

To get dressed for the daily battle of the mind, God provides us with the armor we need.

SPIRITUAL WEAPONS

The Belt of Truth: Hold onto God’s truth to fight the enemy's lies.

The Breastplate of Righteousness: Protect your heart by trusting in Jesus’ goodness, not your own.

The Shoes of Peace: Walk with stability, ready to bring God's peace wherever you go.

The Shield of Faith: Hold up your faith to stop the flaming arrows of doubt and fear.

The Helmet of Salvation: Protect your mind by remembering who you are in Christ.

The Sword of the Spirit: Use the Word of God—Scripture—to fight back against temptation.

Armor is useless if it just sits in the closet. How do we put it on? Verse 18 tells us: "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions." Prayer is the engine that drives the armor. It connects us directly to God, our Commander. When we pray, we activate God's power in our daily lives and stand together as one army.

After you have done everything, simply stand firm.

Are you dressed for the spiritual battles that are guaranteed to come your way? If not, it’s time to get dress!

God Bless!

Min. Aiken

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