EPHESIANS 6 TEACHES US ABOUT THE POWER AND PURPOSE OF THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD.

God doesn't promise a world free from trouble, but he does provide us with his armor, so we can stand firm against the enemy. Follow along with this Scripture prayer based on Ephesians chapter 6. Let the words strengthen and encourage you.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Dear God, I am tired and weary from battle. I need your strength to face today. Thank you for equipping me with the armor that will help me stand against attacks from the enemy.

“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬

Lord, your belt of truth reminds me that I can stand on the certainty of your Word. I can trust your promises. The enemy will try to twist the truth to confuse me, but you are not the author of confusion. (1 Corinthians 14:33) You are the author and finisher of my faith. (Hebrews 12:2) May your breastplate of righteousness guard my heart against discouragement and despair.

“and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭15‬ ‭ESV‬

Psalm 94:19 reminds me, "When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Thank you for the shoes of peace. With them firmly in place, I can rest peacefully knowing my God is in control of every situation.

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;” Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Father, I hold up your mighty shield of faith over me and my family. No weapon formed against us will prosper. (Isaiah 54:17) Protect us from the enemy's attempts to infiltrate our lives by extinguishing any arrows thrown at us.

“and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV

And finally, thank you for your helmet of salvation. My future is secure through your son, Jesus. He is my Savior, and because of him I am free. May the sword of the Spirit, which is your Word, guide me every day. Thank you for your whole armor.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Whole Armor of God Prayer

My life hasn’t always been about good choices, all tied up into a neat little bow. For a time, good decisions seemed to fade into the background, pushed out by a more prominent desire to find myself in a world where that was the cool thing to do.

I found my worth through the world’s view.

Letting comparison cause me to doubt my worth.

Good choices came and went, but they were never quite able to pull me away from my all-about-me attitude. Then one day, someone invited me to church. That’s where I met Jesus.

I learned about how Jesus gave himself as a sacrifice so that I could have the chance to live with Him in heaven one day. And not only that, but also the abundant life God freely gives to those who know Him. That day, I made the best choice of all. I accepted Him.

Discovering the Source of Our Worth

You’d think such a stellar decision would set me on an easy path toward change. But I soon found that change could only come through hard places.

As much as I tried, I couldn’t get past the unworthiness I felt deep in my heart. Considering the way I’d lived, how could I truly be forgiven? What about my past mistakes?

I began to look at other faith-filled women with awe. Women who served our Savior with grace and poise. How beautiful they were! They all certainly deserved a place at the Master’s table. But me? Not so much. Instead of looking to them as mentors and choosing to learn from their example, I started to compare.

I measured my first days as a new Christian against their years of serving the Lord, and I didn’t measure up.

This struggle with comparison caused me to question my value. Yet God used it for my ultimate good by sending me on a remarkable journey to discover who He created me to be.

To find my true worth in my relationship with Jesus.

I didn’t realize how many times the voice of comparison had whispered into my life in that sneaky way it has. But as I learned to recognize its ways and stay alert to its dangers, a miracle happened. I began to uncover what God’s Word says about comparison and how I could conquer it once and for all.

What the Bible Says About Our Worth

“If you are content to simply be yourself, you will become more than yourself” (Luke 14:11 MSG).

This verse initiated a turning point in my life. I discovered even more deep truths in God’s Word about who he says we are, and how he feels about us. Through this key verse and others, God uncovered my own battle with comparison and how it led to feeling unworthy of his love.

And He will do the same for you, too.

Is It Possible to Conquer Comparison?

Conquering comparison is an ongoing challenge, but with Jesus the answer is yes, it is possible. Because I believe with all my heart that God’s love for us in infinite. He helps us let go of the not-so-wise choices of the past and embrace who we are in Christ today.

Oh, I haven’t arrived just yet. None of us have. But with encouragement and hope from God’s powerful Word, I am well on my way to being able to say, “I’m worthy,” and meaning it.

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to silence the voice of comparison in your own life? It is, my friend, but I’m not going to sugar-coat the truth for you. It takes a commitment to more of God and His Word. The journey toward change may not be all pretty and perfect, but it will definitely be worth it.

Let’s make a choice today. Let’s dare not to compare, and find the truth about our worth. “We are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do the good works he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

Interested in learning more about overcoming comparison from the stories of three women in the Bible? You can find out more in my book Over It. Stop by and visit the book page here.