I really want to stay with
my ongoing battle, and Spiritual Warfare fight, because I believe that it is
very important to every Christian. Once we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and
Savior we automatically become a target by default, because of Satan. As we
grow in Christ, and in the power of Jesus, we become much more of threat to the
kingdom of darkness.
This is the reason that,
we have God’s armor given to us, in Ephesians 6. There was a long time that, I
didn’t understand the importance, of applying this armor, on my Spirit man. I
really don’t believe that God would give something, as important to be called
His Armor, if He didn’t mean for us to use it. Let’s check out the way that
Paul introduces us the Armor of God.
Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
stand against the wiles of the devil.
Can there be
anything that, can my make us gain the strength of the Lord, and the power of
His might? If you paid attention to
verse number eleven, it comes with a promise. If we put on the whole armor of
God, not leaving any part off, we will be able to stand against the wiles of
the devil. I am telling you folks, that I am needing all, of the power of God
that I can get!! I don’t know why, all that is going on in my life right now, I
only know that it is, and I need to be prepared with all of the power, of
almighty God!!
There are several
different prayers out there to put on amour of God. You can find one that suits
you, or you can pray the one that I use, and will leave a copy, at the end of
this post. I have been putting on the Armor of God, for a few months now, and I
can tell you that Satan doesn’t like it one bit!! He has turned up the heat on
heat of my life.
Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be
for us, who can be against us?
There are several
different things that, I am choosing to do to strengthen my walk, with the
Lord. I need to be as pleasing as I can with Him. One of the things is that I
am joining the fellowship of the Springfield Baptist Church. They are close to
where I live, and have a small congregation, of fellow believers like I
believe. The Pastor is a line upon line, and precept upon precept preacher,
that is Holy Spirit lead.
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves
together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another:
and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
I have been a
member of another wonderful church, but I have problems with attendance,
because it is on the west side of the city, and I live downtown now. I felt really
comfortable, with the members, of my new church. This is just a personal
observation, but it seems to me when I am in good standing with Jesus, that it
makes others much easier to love, and them to love me!!
I don’t have a clue
to how much life that, I left to live on this earth. Only God knows the amount
of time, which I have left. Once you receive the sentence of death, it changes
the way that one looks at the time that they have left to live. Being a
Christian, my thoughts were on Jesus. I wanted to make sure that I was pleasing
Him. Don’t you know that is what, as Christians we
should be doing anyway?
We act like we are
going to live forever. We don’t even consider the fact that; we could fall dead
at any minute. Even though, I believe that my Salvation is secured, by the Holy
Spirit, and that reason in found in the Bible, in the book of Ephesians. Yes, I
am one of those that believe that once we are really saved, that our Salvation cannot
be lost.
Ephesians1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that
ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after
that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
Matthew 24:45-46 Who then is a
faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to
give them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant, whom his
lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
I truly believe
that any child, of the Most High God, would want his Master, to find him like
this, on His return. I believe that I will suffer some embarrassing moments,
when all is revealed, without that being one of them. Ain’t God Good?
….Much Love
The
Armor Of God Prayer
Each and every morning
I urge you to pray on the literal Armor of God as listed in Ephesians 6. Take a
moment and carefully consider the power, purpose and reality of each piece as
you put it on. Whether you pray this prayer or a prayer like it, make it a
daily routine that you take seriously.
"Lord, please help me this day to put on the Full Armor of
God.
Help me put the Helmet, of Salvation, on my head that, I might
always remember that, I am saved, and who I belong to, that my mind is guarded
in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the mind of Christ, and that I may think
the thoughts of Christ, and reject all others.
Help me put the Breastplate of Righteousness on, so that I may
walk about in Righteousness, and others may see your Righteousness in me, and
that my heart is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the desires of
Christ, and reject all others.
Help me keep the Belt of Truth securely buckled on my waist,
that I may always be secure, in the knowledge of the Truth, and always speak
the Truth in love.
Help hold the Shield of Faith with which, to extinguish the
flaming arrows of the evil one, strengthen my arms and help me hold it high,
that I may use it to protect myself, my family, my household, and those under
my care, and help me use the Shield of Faith to press ahead, and push forward,
for the kingdom of God.
And Lord, help me take up the Sword of The Spirit, which is the
Word of God, and use it every day. Help me use it to protect myself and others,
from the evil one through the power and authority of Your Word, and to strike
the hearts and minds, of those who do not know You, calling them towards repentance
and salvation. Help me use Your Word - the Sword of the Spirit - to cause those
who know you, but are backslidden to repentance, obedience and service, and to
help awaken those who know you, but are asleep, so they may obey and serve you,
and please help me use your Word to bring, encouragement, strength and wisdom,
to the Remnant of God, through your Word.
Help me serve you this and every day. Please use me Lord. These
things I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Amen"
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