PRAYING THE ARMOR OF GOD
This is a prayer I shared with our congregation after teaching a series on Spiritual Warfare based upon an exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18.
"Good morning, Lord. It’s going to be a great day because I am preparing to win spiritual battles for Your glory and honor! Your Word tells me to “Put on the armor of God that I may be able to stand against the schemes of the Devil” (Ephesians 6:12). So, I am here today dressing myself for battle.
I will buckle the truth of Your Word like a belt around me. I will speak the truth, live the truth and compare everything I hear today by the standards of Your Word, which is absolute truth.
I will strap on the breastplate of righteousness and ask You to let nothing into my heart today that You do not approve.
I will lace up the boots of readiness for sharing the Gospel of peace with those who do not know You. I am ready to tell others how to find You when I get the opportunity.
I will firmly hold on to the shield of faith and defeat every fiery dart of the Devil. I break every evil assignment against me in Jesus’ Name!
I will confidently wear the helmet of salvation and ask You to keep my mind focused on things that are good, positive, pure and Christ-like.
I will take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and stand on Your promises today when the enemy comes in like a flood, knowing that greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.
I will pray without ceasing today in Your Spirit and look for opportunities to pray for those around me who are hurting and need You.
I am covered in the Blood of Jesus.
I am filled and anointed with the Holy Spirit.
I am protected by an army of angels.
I am loved by my Father in Heaven.
Look out, Satan…….it’s going to be a bad day for you!
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
- Dr. Larry Petton