Ready Yourselves
(KJV) Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
When Jonathan was in grade school, I drove carpool along with two other moms. When it was my week, I would not let the kids exit the car until we prayed, putting on the whole armor of God, and asking God to walk with them and keep them safe. Jon came to visit me on Mother’s Day and I was dismayed to learn he did not remember those mornings and the many prayers I prayed.
I still return to prayers of protection, prayers for strength and peace. And I am thankful for the reminder that our battle is not against fresh and blood, although it sure feels like it.
But about the time I am feeling sorry for myself and ready to give up, a short clip appears on Facebook reminding me and other women like me that the women God used in the Bible did not have it easy.
So, I put on the whole armor of God and wait on the Lord. Praise His Holy Name.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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