40 Days for Life Day 4

Today's reflection instructs us to put on the full armor of God. This is so very important whenever we engage in spiritual warfare. We can cover ourselves and our families. If you are not familiar with this or have never done this, please read the reflection below very carefully and learn how to put on the full armor. Then put it on in prayer and be a warrior for Jesus.


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DAY 4 INTENTION
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Pray that we each will daily put on the full armor
of God, so that we are strong in the Lord and the
power of His might.

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SCRIPTURE
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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this age, against
spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly
places.

Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand.

-- Ephesians 6:12-13

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REFLECTION
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I am confounded to see how the battle over the
issue of life is perceived more often in churches
today as political rather than spiritual.

Ironically, the enemy has used this twisted
perception to silence many in the body of Christ.

We must see the battle for what it is and we must
daily "put on" the armor God has given us:

-->> Gird your waist with Truth (vs. 14) -- Commit
your emotions to believe truth and to speak truth,
regardless of the repercussions.

-->> Put on the breastplate of Righteousness (vs.
14) -- It will protect our hearts -- the innermost
springs of our beings -- from all unrighteousness
so evident in this fallen world.

-->> Shod your feet with the preparation of the
Gospel of Peace. (vs. 15) -- Preparation is vital
if we are to be effective in God's work.

-->> Taking the shield of faith (vs.16) -- The
Accuser will instill doubt, fear, and guilt. Faith
acts as an invisible shield that deflects such
false accusations.

-->> Taking the Helmet of salvation (vs.17) -- A
helmet protects the head, the brain and in turn
our mind and thoughts. Satan hopes we will set
aside divine revelation for human reasoning.

-->> Taking the sword of the Spirit (vs.17) -- The
Word of God, the only offensive weapon in this
armor, was used by the Lord Jesus against Satan.
The living Word is powerful and effective.

Our armor is complete. We are ready to wage war,
and the next verse tells us how, "Praying always
with all prayer and supplication in the spirit."
(vs.18)

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PRAYER
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Dear Lord, as you lead us into the spiritual
battle of abortion may we be reminded that the
battle is truly Yours. Thank you for hearing our
requests for direction and protection. Thank you
for the victory that is ours because of Your Son
Jesus and in His name, Amen.

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Let's press on with the full armor of God!

Yours for Life,

David Bereit
National Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

Shalom~