When you decide to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior God claims you as His own. Once you do this your enemy, Satan, will try even harder to attack you. The enemy will wait until you appear to be weak and fire his arrows to bring you down. I do not think that Satan is behind all bad things that happen to us but he will try to use bad situations or weak times to gain access to us. This is why it is important to be on guard, to have on your full armor at all times and to be in God’s word and continued presence.
It is dangerous to think that just because you have made a profession of faith you will not come under attack. Actually I believe you get attacked more because the enemy wants what he does not already possess. Do not underestimate the enemy because he is clever, often disguised and hidden in ways you may not suspect. Daily being connected to God, in His word and using the power given to us are all weapons we can use to fight this formidable enemy.
Put on the full armor that God has given you! The enemy creates distractions so when you forget to put the armor on he can attack. This is life or death. The stakes are high. This is mortal combat. If you are living without your full armor on you are in great danger.
Satan's time is running out and he knows it. He is ramping up his attacks so be ready. Put on your armor and keep it on.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Ephesians 6:10-18
Other Suggestions for the Battle Plan…
* Staying in God’s word on a daily basis
* Being selective of what you read, watch and listen to
* Be mindful of who is influencing you
* Put on motivating music
* Call, chat and be in contact with people who can encourage, challenge,love and help keep you accountable
* When you feel isolated, depressed or under attack reach out to others who can come along side you
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