Ephesians 6 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read Ephesians 6.

Meditate on verse 10.

Finally be strong in the Lord

and in the strength of His might.

Paul wrote this letter to believers who had reengaged in some sinful behaviors of their lives before Christ.  Paul commanded them to grow up in Jesus, walk in a manner worthy of their calling in Christ Jesus, and be strong in the Lord and the strength of His might (Ephesians 4:1, 15; 6:10).  The Christians at Ephesus could overcome sin in the strength of the Lord.  Without Christ, it was a losing battle.  “Put on the full armor of God, so you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11).”

By putting on truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God, and praying at all times in the Spirit, you will not be participating in the unfruitful deeds of darkness (Ephesians 5:11).  As you put on this armor, be aware you are actually putting on what God wears (Isaiah 59:17).

Pray Ephesians 6:10-18 over yourself and those for whom you are standing guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Lord, make _________ and me strong in You

and in the strength of Your might.

Let us put on Your full armor,

so we will be able to stand firm

against the schemes of the devil,

for our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but against the rulers, powers, world forces of darkness,

and the spiritual forces of wickedness.

Therefore, let us take up Your full armor, God,

so we will be able to resist in the evil day

and having done everything to stand firm.

  May we stand firm having girded our loins with truth,

and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

and having shod our feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. 

In addition let us take up the shield of faith

with which we will be able

to  extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Let us take the helmet of salvation

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. 

With all prayer and petition,

help us pray at all times in the Spirit.

 Let us be on the alert

with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.

Because of Your Name, Jesus~”