Put on your armor.

Ephesians 6:10-18.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. ¹²For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.¹⁸And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."

As I am looking at what is happening in our country today, It seems to me that this passage is even more important now than it was when I was a kid in Sunday school, diligently learning about the breastplate of righteousness, and so on. I need to wear the armor. I need to trust God with my all. I need to carry my shield of faith. I need to take a stand. It's so hard to remember that we were put on this earth with a purpose. This is the time of my life when I can decide. I can break free of the pattern. I can do hard things. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do, but I know somehow God will involve me in something that is greater than myself. So, for now, I put on my armor, ready to take a stand, and clinging to the sword of the spirit, the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the breastplate of righteousness, head into battle against the evil one. I'm ready.

Prayer Requests

• School. I need to finish strong.
• Work, Please be praying for my boss. Her relationship with Christ is shattered, if it is there.
• Friends, Strength in our everyday lives.
• Future, deciding what I want to be when I grow up.

Praises!

• I can afford to go to JBU next year!
• I have a wonderful roommate!
• I am graduating in 2 months!

Love, Elizabeth Anne Mathers.