What is the armor of God? Is it a cool story the Bible gives us so we can teach little kids to read their Bible and pray? We imagine ourselves as some sort of a superhero fighting for God’s purpose. For many years this is what I took it as, I knew there was more to it than that, but did not live it out. After hearing a sermon preached on the armor of God, the spiritual warfare we are in was brought to my attention. I started praying for discernment between spirits. The next day was a testimony service and some kids came forward to share their story. All of them had different stories and paths that led them to the place they ended up. They all had one thing in common, the demonic force driving them to their depression, thoughts of suicide, drinking, and overall lack of disobedience to God. It was almost as if I could hear the demons talking and hear the lies they used to get them to the place of captivity. I am still praying that God will not let me forget that we ”do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 …then verse 13 goes on to say how to protect ourselves during the war and if we don’t we are sure to lose. Ephesians 6:13-17: “Therefore 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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

God don’t let me forget that everyday is a battle.  Help me understand the lies that Satan tells me and thank you for equipping me with the right tools to defeat him.