Put on the full armor of God

Good Tuesday morning, my friends.

Shortly after I sent out yesterday' message, I stumbled across this video: Reverse Thinking.  It's less than 2.5 minutes - take the time to view it now if you can.

The first half of that video represents what I wrote about yesterday in terms of culture and society's thinking on sin: "People can do whatever they please without eternal consequences."

If that were true, Jesus would not have had to die on the Cross.  It is a lie, and modern society has bought it lock, stock and barrel.  Satan has used this to steal our family members and friends from the Kingdom.  They must be rescued.  Are we up for the mission?  If we put on the full armor of God, we will be well equipped for the battle.

Grace and peace to you in abundance,

Bruce

Today Heavenly Father, according to Your Word, I present my body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable in Your sight. 

Because I am not contending against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, world rulers of this present darkness and spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places, I take the whole armor of God so that I may be able to withstand in the evil day. 

So today 

I stand and gird my loins with truth. 

I put on the breastplate of righteousness. 

I shod my feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. 

Above all these, I take the shield of faith to quench ALL the flaming darts of the evil one. 

I take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.  

I pray at ALL times in the Spirit with ALL prayer and supplication for ALL God's family and for me that I may open my mouth boldly TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL. 

The weapons of my warfare are not worldly but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 

Today I destroy arguments and EVERY proud obstacle to the knowledge of God and take EVERY thought captive to OBEY Christ. 

Thank you, Father, that according to Your Word the glory of the Lord is my rear guard. 

I praise You and thank You for the armor of light You've provided for me this day. 

I am completely covered now. 

Upon Jesus I have built my life. 

The gates of hell shall not prevail against me. 

Jesus, I apply Your Precious Blood to my life, my family, my home, and all my possessions. 

You are my Shepherd and I shall not want. 

For You have supplied ALL my needs according to Your riches in glory. 

I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. 

I praise You for walking in divine health, for You are my God who heals ALL my diseases. 

I praise You and thank You for my prosperity and good health even as my soul prospers. 

For the joy of the Lord is my strength. 

Father, I have prayed according to Your Word.  

You said You would watch over Your Word to perform it. 

I am reminded that every word spoken becomes a living thing  - either to minister life or death and destruction. 

Lord Jesus, let my meditation be sweet to You as I will rejoice in You all day. 

Just rise up and live big within me. 

For I am Yours and You are mine in the Mighty Name of Jesus.  

Amen

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