Armor Prayer

  

Dear Lord, as I get out of bed today, I know I'm stepping onto a battlefield. I also know You've given me everything I need to stand firm.

So in the power of Your Holy Spirit, I put on the armor of God.

I place the helmet of salvation on my head. Please protect my mind and imagination. Guard my eyes, allowing no sin to creep in. Focus my thoughts on the things of God.

Let the breastplate of righteousness keep my heart and emotions safe. I pray that I won't be governed by my feelings, but by Your truth.

Wrap Your Word around me like a belt. And safeguard me from error. Your Truth holds me up. May Your Word protect me and keep my legs from being taken out. May I stand firm on Your Truth!

I put on the sandals of peace to guide my steps.  May my steps be Your steps. May I leave Your footprints wherever I go.  May I be quick to share my story through Your Story.

Next, I take up the shield of faith. Protect me from Satan's fiery arrows. Place me shoulder to shoulder with Your army to oppose the Devil's schemes. 

Finally, I take up the sword of the Spirit, Your Word. Help me to read the Bible in a fresh, exciting way so I will always be ready to deflect attacks of the enemy.  May You, through me, pierce hearts with Your truth. I know I'll face assaults today, Lord, but You've empowered me to stand firm.

Give me strength for the battle today.

Amen

I have no idea who wrote this.  Heritage United Methodist Church put together a Lent devotional for the current Here & Now campaign.  All of the entries have been great, but today hit on a topic that I just absolutely love.  I am sharing the prayer at the end here, with some minor spacing changes.