Ephesians 6 - Praying God's Word

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 re-engaged in sinful behaviors from 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, 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 stand 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~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell