Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the
devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
The Bible clearly says to use the full armor. We usually feel we are
doing okay if we have most of the pieces of armor in place. Yet, if even
one piece is missing, we have a weak spot where Satan can injure us, causing us
to lose ground rather than standing firm. (1 Peter 5:8-9)
The New Living Translation in Ephesians 6:11
puts it this way: “Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to
stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil.” It further
says in verse 13,
“Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil,
so that after the battle you will still be standing firm.”
RESPONSE: Today I will put on the full armor of God to stand strong
against Satan’s darts of doubt, denial and deceit.
PRAYER: “The Warrior’s Prayer”
Heavenly Father, Your warrior prepares for battle.
Today I claim victory over Satan by putting on the whole armor of
God!
I put on the Belt of Truth.
May I stand firm in the truth of your Word so I will not be a victim of
Satan’s lies.
I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness.
May it guard my heart from evil so I will remain pure and holy, protected
under the blood of Jesus Christ.
I put on the Sandals of Peace.
May I go out and proclaim the good news of the Gospel so your peace will
shine through me and be a light to all I encounter.
I take the Shield of Faith.
May I be ready to deflect Satan’s fiery darts of doubt, denial and deceit
so I will not be vulnerable to spiritual defeat.
I put on the Helmet of Salvation.
May I keep my mind focused on you so Satan will not have a stronghold on
my thoughts.
I take the Sword of the Spirit.
May the two-edged sword of your Word be ready in my hands so I can use it
to take authority over the Enemy.
By faith, your warrior has put on the whole armor of God.
I am prepared to live this day in spiritual victory.
Amen.