Keep Your Armor On!

I have decided to start my new year with this Scripture Focus…

Eph 6:11-18 Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil. (12) For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. (13) Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]. (14) Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God, (15) And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace. (16) Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]. (17) And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God. (18) Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people).
(Eph. 6:11-18 AMP)

My Devotional Said...
"The power of God is always available, but prayer brings that power into manifestation. Earnest, fervent praying makes tremendous power available. Praying not only makes tremendous power available-but the power in fervent prayer is dynamic in its action. Earnest, fervent prayer is one way the believer gets filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit - the power of God - to stand strong against the enemy.

Once you have put on the full armor of God and you are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, then you are ready to pray. With the armor on you are ready to make tremendous power available by the help of the Holy Spirit. When you wear the whole armor of God and you are strong in the Holy Spirit, then the Bible says you are in a position to pray effectually."

"One way to keep the armor in place is to keep your tongue from speaking evil and having the right attitude toward others. It is kindness that leads to repentance. May we never forget that!"

My declaration:
So I will put my armor on today and every day and generate effectual prayer!