Ephesians 6:17-18 NLT: “Put on the helmet of salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in prayers for all believers everywhere.”
For quite a few months now I have been waking up in the dark hours of the morning with a gigantic ball of fear in my stomach! If I have pressing matters I can understand the fear within the lonely darkness but why the angst with no apparent reason?
This has become a battle!
Putting on the helmet of salvation is an act of mind-prepare! We know we are saved through the blood of our Lord Jesus! Head news! We are protected by the love and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus! Helmet wear!
When unwanted, unneeded, unwarranted, undesired, and unnerving thoughts enter our minds we need to immediately put on our helmets! Guard the good thoughts inside and protect from damaging one coming in! Remember the flaming darts of the evil one! Our minds and peace are the first things evil spirits head towards!
We must guard our thoughts at all times!
However, while guarding our thoughts we have become encased in a battle of the mind! How do we battle? With the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God?
We need to arm ourselves with scripture to fight against any battle we may face. The war against fear, health, loneliness, brokenness, financial worries, trust, our marriage, our children, our workplace, schools, and lives!
Search any said subject and start fighting back quoting scripture. The Word of God!
Fears:
Isaiah 41:10 ESV: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 56:3 ESV: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Deuteronomy 32:6 ESV: “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Psalm 34:4 ESV: “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Joshua 1:9 ESV: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
1 Peter 5:7 ESV: “Casting all your anxieties on him. Because he cares for you.”
Exodus 14:14 ESV: “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”
John 14:27 ESV: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
Romans 15:13 ESV: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Lamentations 3:57 ESV: “You came near when I called on you; you said, “Do Not Fear.”
Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us, your children. Help us to remember we love you because you loved us first. You are our Heavenly Father, watching over us every moment, help us to remember that! With humble thanksgiving, I pray in your name Lord Jesus. Amen 😌
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