Ephesians 6:13(MSG)
Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.
Last night's prayer service at our church was beautiful. There is certainly something to be said about the children of God gathering together in one accord. Making the conscious decision to brave the cold weather and worship the King of Kings must earn a person some sort of extra jewel in their crown...right? Not really...I'm just joshing you :).
But seriously, it is such a privilege to be able to come before the Lord without fear and in the spiritual freedom of worship. Our pastor, David Lindell reminded us of that. I'm never sorry that I've gone to the House of God. Generally, when I leave, I'm walking away with a stronger resolve to fight the good fight; a deeper commitment to put Christ and the cross before me and the world behind me....no turning back. (Okay...those aren't my words...that's from a song we sang during worship...but it's so true! If you want to hear the whole song entitled: Christ Is Enough-Hillsong click here.)
Before the concentrated prayer time last evening, we studied Ephesians 6:10-13. These verses are a strong reminder that as we take up our shield and put on our armor to fight the enemy, we should leave it on. There isn't a time when we take it off and then put it back on. It needs to be on all the time, because we never know when the darts of Satan might be trying to strike us. What a great picture of the need to stay in His Word and live out the acknowledgement that He is ever near to us! He is our rock....our fortress....our shelter. I've already prayed for you as you're reading this....that God will make Himself undeniably real to you today!
Almighty Father,
You are so good to have provided us with protection from Satan and his demonic parade. Help me to leave the armor in place, so that I am safeguarded and shielded from the fiery darts that are flung my way. Thank you for supplying Your strength and covering for the battles we each face on a daily basis.
In Christ's name,
Amen
Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet.
Last night's prayer service at our church was beautiful. There is certainly something to be said about the children of God gathering together in one accord. Making the conscious decision to brave the cold weather and worship the King of Kings must earn a person some sort of extra jewel in their crown...right? Not really...I'm just joshing you :).
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Before the concentrated prayer time last evening, we studied Ephesians 6:10-13. These verses are a strong reminder that as we take up our shield and put on our armor to fight the enemy, we should leave it on. There isn't a time when we take it off and then put it back on. It needs to be on all the time, because we never know when the darts of Satan might be trying to strike us. What a great picture of the need to stay in His Word and live out the acknowledgement that He is ever near to us! He is our rock....our fortress....our shelter. I've already prayed for you as you're reading this....that God will make Himself undeniably real to you today!
Almighty Father,
You are so good to have provided us with protection from Satan and his demonic parade. Help me to leave the armor in place, so that I am safeguarded and shielded from the fiery darts that are flung my way. Thank you for supplying Your strength and covering for the battles we each face on a daily basis.
In Christ's name,
Amen
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