1- Belt of Truth: God loves me
2- Breastplate of Righteousness: because God loves me, He has made me in right standing with Him
3- Shoes of Peace: because God loves me and He has made me in right standing with Him, I can walk in peace with Him
4- Shield of Faith: because God loves me and He has made me in right standing with Him and I can walk in peace with Him, I can trust God no matter what
5- Helmet of Salvation: because God loves me and He has made me in right standing with Him, I can walk in peace with Him and I can trust God no matter what, so I will line up my soul with God
6- Sword of the Spirit: because God loves me and He has made me in right standing with Him, I can walk in peace with Him and I can trust God no matter what, so I will line up my soul with God and, with His help, be able to use God’s Word to battle and be victorious against the real enemy like Jesus did, by saying it is written.
7- Pray: because God loves me and He has made me in right standing with Him, I can walk in peace with Him and I can trust God no matter what, so I will line up my soul with God and, with His help, be able to use God’s Word to battle and be victorious against the real enemy like Jesus did, by saying “it is written.” And over all these powerful weapons, I will connect with God in prayer.
As we submit to God, receiving this amazing arsenal, and learn to lean on Him so we can use it, the full Armor of God helps us live with an increasing amount of peace and joy, displaying the righteousness God has given us. The more we grow, the more we will automatically turn to God to wield these pieces successfully for His glory, the benefit of others and our own contentment. Keep seeking Him…
<>< Peace, Diane
