NEVER HALF NAKED

 

 

Ephesians 6:11

"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." ESV

The apostle Paul did not write this letter to an individual. He wrote it to the Church in Ephesus. The Lord did not intend for us to fight the schemes of the devil on our own. As members of His Body, the Church, we are to all put on the full armor, working together, praying together, standing firm together, and tearing down Satan's strongholds together. The Lord will take care of our personal problems if we live in that armor, praying in faith to Him.

Heavenly Father, how we pray for Your grace to help us do our part in making sure the Church is fully dressed. We believe You will take care of us in all our struggles if we put the Body of Christ, Your Church first by keeping the full armor on at all times. In Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT

1 Peter 5:9   "Resist him (the devil), firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world." ESV   There are times when very difficult things come to us. Some people have extreme tragedy. But these attacks in life come to everyone in some way or another. Yet, we groan and complain, we ask God why He is doing this to us. After all didn't He allow it? Jesus Himself told us that we would have tribulation in this world. The Word tells us it is the devil that just prowls around looking for someone to attack. His hope is that we will get mad at God, continue on in our misery, and be ineffective witnesses. As Christians, it is not our duty to pray for escape from Satan's attacks. It is our responsibility to resist the devil's scheme to get us to give up our faith. We are all in this battle and we may get wounded, but the battle is the Lord's. He will take care of us and all those Christians around the world who are going through the same things.   Heavenly Father, the consequences of sin and living in a cursed world is such that we allow ourselves to forget that we are not of this world, and we will incur wounds and scars here. Forgive us for self pity and groaning. Help us remember that all our Christian brothers and sisters are going through the same things. We know what lies ahead for us, help us to think about that. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.           ©2008-2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

DON'T BE HALF DRESSED

Ephesians 6:11   "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." ESV   What would happen if we went out to work in the sub-zero weather with a swim suit on? What would happen to a soldier who went into the battle zone with no helmet or while wearing flip flops? Living the Christian life and wearing the full armor of God is even more important. Not only is our own eternity at stake, but so is that of those with whom we share the Gospel. Without the full armor of God, we will surely be taken in by the evil one.   Heavenly Father, how we stand in need of Your full armor. Help us to be aware of all parts of the armor and to be sure we are well dressed to meet the fiery darts of this evil world. Without the full armor, we will surely be overcome by evil. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.           ©2008-2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

BE ON THE ALERT

 

1 Peter 5:8

"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." NIV

 

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." KJV

 

As Christians we are to always be watchful and on the alert to the deception that surrounds us with well hidden traps. The deceiver is the evil one and seeks to get us off the true path in these ways: Subtly, through our senses and thoughts; masquerading as the truth with logical spiritual and religious philosophies; and, forcefully, through tribulations and trials that discourage us and cause us to question our Lord. Watch out for these traps, they are everywhere.

Heavenly Father, we are so aware that the deception in this world is so rampant that we are in danger of falling into it without the fullness of Your Spirit and the gift of discernment. Help us to know how critical it is to be watchful and alert. Keep our eyes open and our minds ready to stand firm in the Truth. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

       

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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WEAR ALL THE ARMOR

As Christians, we all have spiritual battles to fight against the subtle traps, deceiving temptations, and outright devastating attacks of Satan. We can't be without the full protection God has provided for us or neglect to maintain and wear any part of His armor. We are to be alert and prepared for anything the enemy may use to hinder or destroy our Christian walk.

Read Ephesians 6:11

"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (NIV)

"Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (KJV)


  
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TAKE CARE OF YOUR ANGER

Anger is a normal emotion that all of us experience whether
we like it or not. There is no sin in being angry. The sin is
in the wrong way we deal with anger. The most common ways
we mishandle our anger are to hold on to it, rehearse it, dwell
on it, and feed it. Then the evil one seizes the opportunity to
add his mixture of venom to it and takes control. Then the anger
festers and becomes destructive. Let the Lord have control of
your anger as soon as you are aware there is anger.

Read Ephesians 4:26,27

"In your anger do not sin; Do not let the sun go down while you
are angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." (NIV)

"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Neither give place to the devil." (KJV)


  
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