Week 8 - Day 2
FREEDOM - STAND
3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
THE ARMOR OF GOD
Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Heavenly Father, thank You for issuing me the full armor of God. You have provided everything I need to stand my ground against Satan’s attacks.
I buckle on the belt of truth. Your Word strengthens me against the lies of the enemy.
This truth from the Bible is
speaking to me today …
I strap on the breastplate of righteousness. Thank you for the gift of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ. Because You now see me like Jesus, help me to live like Jesus—rightly before You.
Knowing that You don’t
condemn me, I repent of …
I put on the Good News of peace as combat footwear for stability and mobility in the fight. We are no longer enemies because of my sin but friends and family because of Your forgiveness. Help me to stand firm in Your peace and be ready to share Your peace with others.
I need Your peace
to guard my heart and mind
for this situation …
I lift up the shield of faith against all the flaming arrows of the evil one. When lies, temptations, fears, and doubts come flying my way, help me to believe in the protection of Your presence and Word.
I’m dealing with this
attack right now …
I put on the helmet of salvation. I recognize that my mind is susceptible to Satan’s attack. So I cover my mind with the assurance that I am saved by Your grace.
I need to take this
thought captive to make
it obedient to Christ …
I take up the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit. Satan cannot stand against the bold use of Biblical truth. So enable me to use Your Word, not only to defend myself against Satan’s attacks but to do damage to his kingdom, setting captives free.
This Bible passage is my
weapon for today …
Finally, I will stay alert and pray. As I fight the good fight, help me to stay in constant communication with You, my Commander.
Jesus, what orders
do you have for me
to follow today?
Practice B.R.A.C.E. Today
Freedom’s Memory Work
John 8:31-32 (NAB)
31 Jesus said to those who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, 32 you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Buddy Contact
Don’t forget to pray for and connect with your buddy this week.