Stay Alert and Keep Praying!

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So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 

Let God's saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God's message that comes from the Spirit.

Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.

Ephesians 6:13-18

When men go to war even the winning army suffers loses and is battered and bruised from the conflict.In your struggle against the Evil One it will be the same. The battle against evil is not a computer game where none of the suffering is real and you can pause it for a good lunch or a nap.

Spiritual warfare can start your day and keep you awake at night. The attacks seem to intensify when you are trying to focus your attention on Jesus and find out what God wants you to do. Satan will carefully explain why you need to hate those who hate you. He will encourage you to return evil for evil.

The sword that you have to use as an offensive weapon is the Word of God. And the power of loving your enemies swings it against those who hate you.

Finally, don't stop praying by the power of the Spirit. Prayer is not something you do instead of fighting. Prayer is what you do while you engage in the battle.

"Lord Jesus, help me to stand with You, empowered by Your love and swinging the Sword of the Spirit as the battle rages today. Show me how to pray today and give me peace in the midst of the trouble and strife of today's conflict. Thank you Jesus. Amen."