S – Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil

Ephesians 6:10–11 CSB

O – 1.  We can tap into God’s strength and apply it to ourselves.  Why don’t we do this more often?  We don’t think we need it, feel undeserving of it or don’t think it is necessary.

2.  You can’t go into battle with just one or two pieces of armor.  God offers the whole array of weapons – use them.  Preparation is key.  You won’t know what weapons you need until you are in the battle.  Once you are in it, you can access the weapon you need if it is on your person. Have them all ready.

A – Preparing for the battle is our responsibility.  Before we get too far in our day, we should interact with God and put on his armor for each day’s assignment.  

R – Lord, I don’t know what I will face today, but you do.  I invite the Holy Spirit to go with me today in my words, thoughts and actions.  I put on all the armor that you put at my disposal.  I set my resolve to honor you to the best of my ability.  In all I do today, help me to love you, love others and help others take a step closer to you.