Habits to Practice: Silaha za Mungu

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By C.S. Lewis Institute, Gad Wesonga, on February 19, 2023 , , ,

Silaha za Mungu

(The Armor of God)

 

God can equip you and make you strong for spiritual battle. Read through Ephesians 6:10-18 and reflect on the armor and weapons that God provides. Look at the image of the warrior. Read the descriptions of the armor and prayerfully apply each element of armor over yourself. (Download this as a PDF)

 

The Armor of God

The belt of truth: In the name of Jesus Christ I put on the belt of truth. God’s truth protects me from sin and temptation and delivers me from the lies of the devil. Knowing God’s truth makes me ready for battle and helps me to stand firm in my faith.

The breastplate of righteousness: My self-righteousness will not protect me. Therefore I clothe myself with the righteousness of God. I become right with God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. God’s righteousness protects my heart and character.

The sandals of the gospel of peace: Heavenly Father, I put on the good news of the gospel - that Jesus died and rose for my sins. This gospel is the only message that brings true peace with God and others. I will walk confidently as a messenger of good news.

The shield of faith: In the name of Jesus Christ, I take up the shield of faith. By this shield the attacks of the enemy will fail.

The helmet of salvation: I have a sure hope in Jesus Christ who delivers me from sin and from death. Today I put on God’s salvation to protect me in every situation and every encounter I face.

The sword of the Spirit: I take up the Word of God, which is my weapon against evil. I will pray as God’s Spirit leads me, and I will apply God’s Word to my life.

Prayer

By God’s strength I arise today as a warrior in the kingdom of God. God’s truth guides me. God’s righteousness surrounds me. God’s shield defends me. God’s message is in my heart and in my mouth. God’s salvation covers me and I am saved from sin and death.

Father may Your love and Your truth go forward with power. Lead me by Your Holy Spirit. May I walk with You prayerfully throughout this day and experience your victory in all things. In Jesus’ Name. Amen

 

C.S. Lewis Institute

Author

C.S. Lewis Institute, In the legacy of C. S. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life.

 

Gad Wesonga

Artist

Gad Wesonga is a self-taught artist specializing in contemporary hyperrealism. He uses graphite, charcoal and sometimes colored pencils in his art. Gad grew up in a children's home in Nakuru and worked previously as a barber. He uses his artwork to tell stories.

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