(and how to put it on)
The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20)...........
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For 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. 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. And 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.
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should."
How to put on the armor of God:
Go to God in prayer first thing when you wake up...
“Lord, please help me this day to put on the Full Armor of God.
Please, help me put the Helmet of Salvation on my head that I might always remember I am saved, and who I belong to, that my mind is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the mind of Christ and that I may think the thoughts of Christ and reject all others.
Please help me put the Breastplate of Righteousness on, so that I may walk about in Righteousness and others may see your Righteousness in me, and that my heart is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the desires of Christ and reject all others.
Please help me keep the Belt of Truth securely buckled on my waist, that I may always be secure in the knowledge of the Truth, and always speak the Truth.
Please help me fit my Feet with the Sandals of Readiness that come from the Gospel of Peace, that I may stand firm in the Gospel, and spread the Gospel of Peace wherever I go.
Please help me hold the Shield of Faith with which to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one, please strengthen my arm and help me hold it high, that I may use it to protect myself, my family, my household and those under my care, and help me use the Shield of Faith to press ahead and push forward for the kingdom of God.
And Lord, help me take up the Sword of The Spirit which is the Word of God, and use it every day, help me use it to protect myself and others from the evil one, through the power and authority of Your Word, and to strike the hearts and minds of those who do not know You, calling them towards repentance and salvation. Please help me use Your Word - the Sword of the Spirit - to help awaken those who know you, but are asleep, so they may obey and serve you, and please help me use your Word to bring encouragement, strength, and wisdom, where it needs to be given.
Help me serve you this and every day. Please help me, Lord, and please use me where You will. These things I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen"
