The Armor of God
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The Armor of God

In my last post, Is it Enough?, I talked about how much the world throws at our kids every day.  It really hit me how important it is for us to equip them with tools they can use when they are subjected to all the temptations and Satan’s lies.  After being super convicted that we haven’t been doing enough to help our kids, I studied out Ephesians 6.  I really appreciate Paul’s use of imagery when he describes The Armor of God –

But to do this, you will need the strong belt of truth and the breastplate of God’s approval.  Wear shoes that are able to speed you on as you preach the Good News of peace with God.  In every battle, you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan.  And you will need the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit – which is the Word of God.                             Ephesians 6:14-17 LAB

As I started writing, I began by breaking down each part of Paul’s description.

The Strong Belt of Truth…The Breastplate of God’s Approval…Shoes to speed you on…Faith as your Shield…The Helmet of Salvation…The Sword of the Spirit – which is the Word of God.

And, then I realized, I didn’t need to break it down.  Right now, I need to focus on what should be the foundation of it all.

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Is it Enough
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Is it Enough?

It’s hard to believe the kids are starting their second month of school today.  It seems like we were just going back-to-school shopping… But, as they rushed around this morning, getting themselves ready to head out the door, I found myself wondering, is it enough?

I wasn’t thinking about the clothes they were wearing, or the supplies they were stuffing into their backpacks.  Nope.  Thankfully, those items are well-stocked so I don’t worry about those so much.

Instead, what really makes me stop dead in my tracks from time-to-time is when I think about everything that the world throws at them.

Every.  Single.  Day.

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