Put on the armor of god
Ephesians 6:10-11, 18 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.”
How can we be strong in God’s strength to stand firm and resist all that the devil throws at our lives?
This prayer is a great way to embrace what God has given us to walk in daily victory by putting on the armor of God.
Lord Jesus, I follow your command to put on the full armor of God. My battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world. Thank you for making it possible for me to be strong in your power and stand against all the evil one would throw against me this day.
I put on the belt of truth and pray that I may be centered in and encircled by your truth today. By your power, enable me to walk in your truth and to give no place to deception or the lies of the enemy. Protect me by the truth of your Word.
I put on the breastplate of righteousness. My body, soul, and spirit are covered with your righteousness. I pray that by the power of Holy Spirit, my life would show forth the righteous fruit of Your presence. Guard my heart, for it is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). Strengthen and protect the vulnerable places in my life with what is right, good, and noble so I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy.
I put on the shoes of peace. I stand on the foundation of Jesus Christ and God’s amazing grace. I cast down every anxious thought today, and as I walk in the gospel of peace, I pray that you will make me ready to share your good news with others.
I take up the shield of faith today, and in Jesus‘ name, I extinguish every dart and arrow the enemy would seek to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, or emotionally. I lift the shield of faith against every arrow directed at me, my family, my business, and my possessions. I bind every fearful thought in Jesus’ name and choose to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
I put on the helmet of salvation and pray that you would protect my mind from thoughts that could lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive and to reject any thought that is not from God (2 Corinthians 10:5). Transform my mind by the power of your Word and grant me a hope-saturated mind so that I may overflow with hope by the power of Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13). This day, in the name of Jesus, I bind and refuse all depressed, despairing, and defeated thinking.
Finally, I take up the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. Give me the insight, wisdom, and revelation to wield your Word skillfully against every scheme of the enemy. Thank you that your Word on my lips has the power to defeat every attack of the enemy!
Prayer
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for equipping me with everything I need to win my battles this day! I praise you that I am protected today by the armor of God. I now claim your promise that no weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). In Jesus’ mighty name, amen!
