Feb. 20, 2025
Breaking Deceit: Ep 3: Arming Yourself for Spiritual Warfare: The Full Armor of God
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In this episode of the Diary of a Black Woman podcast, host Connie Morris guides us through the essentials of spiritual protection, emphasizing the importance of wearing the whole armor of God daily. Delving into Ephesians 6:10-18, Connie explores each piece of the armor—from the belt of truth to the sword of the Spirit—and how they equip us to stand firm against deception and spiritual attacks.
Learn how these spiritual tools help identify lies, shield your heart and mind, and maintain peace despite challenges from the enemy. Drawing on scriptural insights and personal experiences, Connie offers practical steps and prayerful guidance to ensure you never step out spiritually unprepared.
Tune in for a transformative discussion that encourages spiritual vigilance and affirms that victory is already yours in Christ.
00:04 - Introduction to Spiritual Vigilance
01:29 - The Armor of God Explained
04:35 - The Power of Prayer
06:31 - Daily Armor Application
07:50 - Decreeing Our Truths
09:31 - Closing Prayer and Reflection
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Hello, friends, and welcome back to the Dialogative Black Woman podcast.
00:00:04.497 --> 00:00:08.457
I'm your host, Connie Morris, and I'm glad to have you join me for episode three
00:00:08.457 --> 00:00:14.217
of our series, Breaking the Deceit, Walking in Spiritual Vigilance.
00:00:14.677 --> 00:00:18.457
Today's episode is titled, Equipped for Spiritual Battle.
00:00:18.877 --> 00:00:24.417
We'll explore how God has given us everything we need to stand strong against
00:00:24.417 --> 00:00:26.457
deception and spiritual attacks.
00:00:26.457 --> 00:00:32.837
Together, we'll dive into the armor of God and discover how to put it on daily
00:00:32.837 --> 00:00:36.237
and to stay grounded and victorious.
00:00:36.817 --> 00:00:42.217
The reality of spiritual warfare. Before we talk about armor,
00:00:42.437 --> 00:00:45.177
we need to understand why it is necessary.
00:00:45.697 --> 00:00:50.377
So let's start with this foundational scripture. For our struggle is not against
00:00:50.377 --> 00:00:52.837
flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
00:00:53.357 --> 00:00:58.597
against authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against spiritual
00:00:58.597 --> 00:01:04.777
forces of evil in the heavenly realm, Ephesians 6.12.
00:01:04.997 --> 00:01:09.857
This verse reminds us that our battles aren't just physical or emotional.
00:01:10.057 --> 00:01:12.437
They're deeply spiritual.
00:01:12.997 --> 00:01:17.797
The enemy uses deception, fear, and doubt to attack us.
00:01:18.137 --> 00:01:21.817
But here's the good news. God doesn't leave us defenseless.
00:01:22.097 --> 00:01:29.037
He provides us with spiritual armor to stand firm, the armor of God.
00:01:29.377 --> 00:01:35.237
So let's break down the armor of God from Ephesians 6, 10 through 18 and see
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how each piece equips us for battle.
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The belt of truth. Stand firm then with the belt of truth, buckle around your waist.
00:01:46.377 --> 00:01:50.437
Ephesians 6, 14, the belt of truth holds everything together.
00:01:50.497 --> 00:01:58.557
It's our foundation reminding us to live and speak the truth in a world full of lies.
00:01:58.777 --> 00:02:02.197
It also helped us to identify a lie.
00:02:02.517 --> 00:02:08.257
So remember our belt of truth keeps us to speak, help us to speak the truth,
00:02:08.557 --> 00:02:13.197
but it also helps us to stay in truth and identify lies too.
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The breastplate of righteousness.
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With the breastplate of righteousness in place, Ephesians 6.14,
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the breastplate protects your heart.
00:02:24.117 --> 00:02:32.237
Righteousness living according to God's will guides us from guilt and shame.
00:02:33.097 --> 00:02:38.597
So we're living in truth. We're protecting our heart from a lie so that righteousness
00:02:38.597 --> 00:02:43.397
is living according to God's will, guards us from guilt and shame.
00:02:44.257 --> 00:02:50.417
Shoes of peace with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
00:02:50.577 --> 00:02:59.737
Ephesians 6.15 Peace keeps us stable and ready to move forward no matter what the enemy throws at us.
00:03:00.597 --> 00:03:04.097
So we have shoes of peace. Shield of faith.
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Take up the shield of faith with which you extinguish all the flaming arrows
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of the evil one. Ephesians 6.16.
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Faith protects us from the enemy's lies, doubt, and fear.
00:03:17.537 --> 00:03:22.377
It allows us to trust God even when the battle feels overwhelming.
00:03:22.817 --> 00:03:24.677
Why? Because we know we win.
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The Bible tells us to stand. Because why? Because we know we win. So shield of faith.
00:03:31.177 --> 00:03:35.437
Helmet of salvation. Take the helmet of salvation, Ephesians 6.17.
00:03:35.877 --> 00:03:40.097
The helmet protects your mind. When you're confident in your salvation,
00:03:40.397 --> 00:03:44.797
you can resist thoughts of fear, doubt, and unworthiness.
00:03:45.577 --> 00:03:51.937
And then finally, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, Ephesians 6.17.
00:03:52.317 --> 00:03:59.197
The Word of God is our offensive weapon. It cuffs through lies and reveals the truth.
00:03:59.917 --> 00:04:03.097
And so Ephesians 6.18 talks about prayer.
00:04:03.277 --> 00:04:07.717
I'll have that listed here. But prayer also acts as a shield too.
00:04:07.857 --> 00:04:09.737
So remember, always, always pray.
00:04:10.197 --> 00:04:14.957
Pray is your connection to God. It's like your anchor to God.
00:04:14.957 --> 00:04:18.017
It helps you to stay connected to him.
00:04:18.157 --> 00:04:22.037
So you have the belt of truth. You have the breastplate of righteousness.
00:04:22.497 --> 00:04:25.437
Your shoes of peace. The shield of faith.
00:04:25.757 --> 00:04:32.657
The helmet of salvation. and then the sword of the Spirit from Ephesians 6.10
00:04:32.657 --> 00:04:35.037
through Ephesians 6.18.
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And then we have the power of prayer. Each piece of armor equips us to stand
00:04:40.917 --> 00:04:45.417
firmly, but the armor is only effective when you use it.
00:04:45.437 --> 00:04:48.537
So you have to put it on daily.
00:04:48.857 --> 00:04:55.477
I remember sharing a dream in another episode that I had on all my armor,
00:04:55.477 --> 00:05:01.457
and I was in a fight and the whole goal of that fight that I don't know who I was fighting with,
00:05:02.317 --> 00:05:05.937
But they were trying to, they weren't punching me or anything.
00:05:06.317 --> 00:05:10.397
Their whole goal was trying to strip off my breastplate of righteousness.
00:05:10.617 --> 00:05:14.377
It was just, I kept trying to pull it off. Breastplate of righteousness,
00:05:14.697 --> 00:05:15.377
breastplate of righteousness.
00:05:15.717 --> 00:05:20.137
Not even anything else that I remember just kept pulling, trying to pull it off.
00:05:20.317 --> 00:05:26.637
But just supernaturally, because I'm always wearing it, that it just went back on.
00:05:26.717 --> 00:05:29.977
It was like, I felt like I was in a superhero movie in my dream.
00:05:29.977 --> 00:05:32.997
And it just went back on. try to pull it off.
00:05:33.377 --> 00:05:38.557
So the whole time, my whole fight was about that, keeping my armor on.
00:05:38.737 --> 00:05:42.537
I remember waking up and the Lord said, keep your armor on.
00:05:43.477 --> 00:05:48.817
Always keep your armor on. So I want to share that with you today. Just always be ready.
00:05:49.097 --> 00:05:54.097
The belt of truth. Remember, in a world full of lies, it helps you identify the lie.
00:05:54.457 --> 00:05:56.817
Breastfed a righteousness that protects your heart.
00:05:57.337 --> 00:06:03.677
Shoes of peace. It keeps you stable, able to move forward no matter what the enemy throws at you.
00:06:03.837 --> 00:06:09.077
The shield of faith. It protects you from the enemy lies, doubt, and fear.
00:06:09.277 --> 00:06:15.317
It allows you to trust God even when everything seems to be overwhelming and
00:06:15.317 --> 00:06:16.617
the helmet of salvation.
00:06:16.677 --> 00:06:21.157
It also helps you to resist fear and doubt and unworthiness.
00:06:21.317 --> 00:06:23.377
You know, those thoughts that come in your head afterwards.
00:06:24.317 --> 00:06:27.697
And then, of course, the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
00:06:27.957 --> 00:06:30.677
it cuts through the lies and reveals the truth.
00:06:31.157 --> 00:06:36.657
That is what protects you, right? So how do we put that armor on every day?
00:06:36.837 --> 00:06:40.037
It starts with prayer and intentional focus.
00:06:40.357 --> 00:06:45.637
So here's just a simple prayer that you can use. Lord, today I put on the belt
00:06:45.637 --> 00:06:49.497
of truth to guide me, the breastplate of righteousness to protect me,
00:06:49.817 --> 00:06:54.657
to protect my heart, the shoes of peace to keep me steady, the shield of faith
00:06:54.657 --> 00:06:59.297
to extinguish every lie, the helmet of salvation to guard my mind,
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the sword of the spirit to stand on your word.
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Equip for battle, Lord, and remind me that victory is already mine. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Are there pieces of armor that you've been neglecting and how can I incorporate
00:07:17.080 --> 00:07:19.640
them into your daily walk? We just did the prayer.
00:07:20.020 --> 00:07:27.540
So never just put on. It was interesting because when we go out to work or go
00:07:27.540 --> 00:07:30.960
out of the house, we might not wear our shoes.
00:07:30.960 --> 00:07:35.720
We might put on slippers, right? We might put on our slippers.
00:07:36.520 --> 00:07:41.560
But we never go out the house naked, right? And so just as you never leave the
00:07:41.560 --> 00:07:46.480
house naked, never leave the house without your whole armor of God on.
00:07:46.860 --> 00:07:50.300
Amen. That's all you got to remember. If you put on your clothes, put on your armor.
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Amen. So let's decree some truth together to activate.
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You put it on, now let's activate it. I decree that I'm equipped with the full
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armor of God to stand firm against every attack.
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I decree that my mind is protected by the helmet of salvation and my heart is
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guarded by righteousness.
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I decree that the word of God is my weapon, and I will use it to defeat every lie of the enemy.
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Take time this week to meditate on Ephesians 6, 10 through 18.
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Write down each piece of the armor and reflect on how you're using it in your life.
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If there's an area where you feel unprotected, ask God to show you how to strengthen it.
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Pray the armor of God every morning this week. Let it become part of your spiritual routine.
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Just become actively and pray it. Not make it a ritual.
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Remember, it's a spiritual armor. It's God's armor. Remember,
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he gives it to us. He gives us all the equipment we need to be successful.
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And then I love to hear how that armor has protected you, how it made you aware
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of different lies, right? different deceptions that come at you.
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Be like, damn, I feel more alert in the spirit realm because I'm wearing my armor.
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Amen. I'm feeling like, yep, I will no longer. I'm walking in spiritual vigilance
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because I'm dressed for war, spiritual battles. Amen.
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No longer walking out of the house naked, spiritually naked,
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but you're walking out fully spiritually clothed.
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So let's close this out in prayer. Heavenly Father, thank you for equipping
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us with your armor, with the armor of God.
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Help us to wear it daily, just like we wear our clothes, Lord God.
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Standing firm in your truth, righteousness, and peace. Strengthen our faith.
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Guard our minds and remind us to wield your sword, your word with confidence.
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Thank you for your victory. Thank you for victory, your God.
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Thank you for your victory that we have in you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Thank you for joining me on this episode of Diary of a Black Woman podcast.
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If today's episode has been encouraging, share with friends and subscribe so
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you don't miss the next episode of our Breaking the Deceit series.
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Until next time, remember that you are equipped for battle and victory is already
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yours in Christ. Be blessed.
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Hello, friends, and welcome back to the Dialogative Black Woman podcast.
00:00:04.497 --> 00:00:08.457
I'm your host, Connie Morris, and I'm glad to have you join me for episode three
00:00:08.457 --> 00:00:14.217
of our series, Breaking the Deceit, Walking in Spiritual Vigilance.
00:00:14.677 --> 00:00:18.457
Today's episode is titled, Equipped for Spiritual Battle.
00:00:18.877 --> 00:00:24.417
We'll explore how God has given us everything we need to stand strong against
00:00:24.417 --> 00:00:26.457
deception and spiritual attacks.
00:00:26.457 --> 00:00:32.837
Together, we'll dive into the armor of God and discover how to put it on daily
00:00:32.837 --> 00:00:36.237
and to stay grounded and victorious.
00:00:36.817 --> 00:00:42.217
The reality of spiritual warfare. Before we talk about armor,
00:00:42.437 --> 00:00:45.177
we need to understand why it is necessary.
00:00:45.697 --> 00:00:50.377
So let's start with this foundational scripture. For our struggle is not against
00:00:50.377 --> 00:00:52.837
flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
00:00:53.357 --> 00:00:58.597
against authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against spiritual
00:00:58.597 --> 00:01:04.777
forces of evil in the heavenly realm, Ephesians 6.12.
00:01:04.997 --> 00:01:09.857
This verse reminds us that our battles aren't just physical or emotional.
00:01:10.057 --> 00:01:12.437
They're deeply spiritual.
00:01:12.997 --> 00:01:17.797
The enemy uses deception, fear, and doubt to attack us.
00:01:18.137 --> 00:01:21.817
But here's the good news. God doesn't leave us defenseless.
00:01:22.097 --> 00:01:29.037
He provides us with spiritual armor to stand firm, the armor of God.
00:01:29.377 --> 00:01:35.237
So let's break down the armor of God from Ephesians 6, 10 through 18 and see
00:01:35.237 --> 00:01:38.117
how each piece equips us for battle.
00:01:38.697 --> 00:01:45.537
The belt of truth. Stand firm then with the belt of truth, buckle around your waist.
00:01:46.377 --> 00:01:50.437
Ephesians 6, 14, the belt of truth holds everything together.
00:01:50.497 --> 00:01:58.557
It's our foundation reminding us to live and speak the truth in a world full of lies.
00:01:58.777 --> 00:02:02.197
It also helped us to identify a lie.
00:02:02.517 --> 00:02:08.257
So remember our belt of truth keeps us to speak, help us to speak the truth,
00:02:08.557 --> 00:02:13.197
but it also helps us to stay in truth and identify lies too.
00:02:13.537 --> 00:02:15.117
The breastplate of righteousness.
00:02:15.537 --> 00:02:19.057
With the breastplate of righteousness in place, Ephesians 6.14,
00:02:19.637 --> 00:02:21.877
the breastplate protects your heart.
00:02:24.117 --> 00:02:32.237
Righteousness living according to God's will guides us from guilt and shame.
00:02:33.097 --> 00:02:38.597
So we're living in truth. We're protecting our heart from a lie so that righteousness
00:02:38.597 --> 00:02:43.397
is living according to God's will, guards us from guilt and shame.
00:02:44.257 --> 00:02:50.417
Shoes of peace with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
00:02:50.577 --> 00:02:59.737
Ephesians 6.15 Peace keeps us stable and ready to move forward no matter what the enemy throws at us.
00:03:00.597 --> 00:03:04.097
So we have shoes of peace. Shield of faith.
00:03:04.377 --> 00:03:10.457
Take up the shield of faith with which you extinguish all the flaming arrows
00:03:10.457 --> 00:03:12.877
of the evil one. Ephesians 6.16.
00:03:13.197 --> 00:03:17.337
Faith protects us from the enemy's lies, doubt, and fear.
00:03:17.537 --> 00:03:22.377
It allows us to trust God even when the battle feels overwhelming.
00:03:22.817 --> 00:03:24.677
Why? Because we know we win.
00:03:25.337 --> 00:03:30.817
The Bible tells us to stand. Because why? Because we know we win. So shield of faith.
00:03:31.177 --> 00:03:35.437
Helmet of salvation. Take the helmet of salvation, Ephesians 6.17.
00:03:35.877 --> 00:03:40.097
The helmet protects your mind. When you're confident in your salvation,
00:03:40.397 --> 00:03:44.797
you can resist thoughts of fear, doubt, and unworthiness.
00:03:45.577 --> 00:03:51.937
And then finally, the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, Ephesians 6.17.
00:03:52.317 --> 00:03:59.197
The Word of God is our offensive weapon. It cuffs through lies and reveals the truth.
00:03:59.917 --> 00:04:03.097
And so Ephesians 6.18 talks about prayer.
00:04:03.277 --> 00:04:07.717
I'll have that listed here. But prayer also acts as a shield too.
00:04:07.857 --> 00:04:09.737
So remember, always, always pray.
00:04:10.197 --> 00:04:14.957
Pray is your connection to God. It's like your anchor to God.
00:04:14.957 --> 00:04:18.017
It helps you to stay connected to him.
00:04:18.157 --> 00:04:22.037
So you have the belt of truth. You have the breastplate of righteousness.
00:04:22.497 --> 00:04:25.437
Your shoes of peace. The shield of faith.
00:04:25.757 --> 00:04:32.657
The helmet of salvation. and then the sword of the Spirit from Ephesians 6.10
00:04:32.657 --> 00:04:35.037
through Ephesians 6.18.
00:04:35.917 --> 00:04:40.917
And then we have the power of prayer. Each piece of armor equips us to stand
00:04:40.917 --> 00:04:45.417
firmly, but the armor is only effective when you use it.
00:04:45.437 --> 00:04:48.537
So you have to put it on daily.
00:04:48.857 --> 00:04:55.477
I remember sharing a dream in another episode that I had on all my armor,
00:04:55.477 --> 00:05:01.457
and I was in a fight and the whole goal of that fight that I don't know who I was fighting with,
00:05:02.317 --> 00:05:05.937
But they were trying to, they weren't punching me or anything.
00:05:06.317 --> 00:05:10.397
Their whole goal was trying to strip off my breastplate of righteousness.
00:05:10.617 --> 00:05:14.377
It was just, I kept trying to pull it off. Breastplate of righteousness,
00:05:14.697 --> 00:05:15.377
breastplate of righteousness.
00:05:15.717 --> 00:05:20.137
Not even anything else that I remember just kept pulling, trying to pull it off.
00:05:20.317 --> 00:05:26.637
But just supernaturally, because I'm always wearing it, that it just went back on.
00:05:26.717 --> 00:05:29.977
It was like, I felt like I was in a superhero movie in my dream.
00:05:29.977 --> 00:05:32.997
And it just went back on. try to pull it off.
00:05:33.377 --> 00:05:38.557
So the whole time, my whole fight was about that, keeping my armor on.
00:05:38.737 --> 00:05:42.537
I remember waking up and the Lord said, keep your armor on.
00:05:43.477 --> 00:05:48.817
Always keep your armor on. So I want to share that with you today. Just always be ready.
00:05:49.097 --> 00:05:54.097
The belt of truth. Remember, in a world full of lies, it helps you identify the lie.
00:05:54.457 --> 00:05:56.817
Breastfed a righteousness that protects your heart.
00:05:57.337 --> 00:06:03.677
Shoes of peace. It keeps you stable, able to move forward no matter what the enemy throws at you.
00:06:03.837 --> 00:06:09.077
The shield of faith. It protects you from the enemy lies, doubt, and fear.
00:06:09.277 --> 00:06:15.317
It allows you to trust God even when everything seems to be overwhelming and
00:06:15.317 --> 00:06:16.617
the helmet of salvation.
00:06:16.677 --> 00:06:21.157
It also helps you to resist fear and doubt and unworthiness.
00:06:21.317 --> 00:06:23.377
You know, those thoughts that come in your head afterwards.
00:06:24.317 --> 00:06:27.697
And then, of course, the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God,
00:06:27.957 --> 00:06:30.677
it cuts through the lies and reveals the truth.
00:06:31.157 --> 00:06:36.657
That is what protects you, right? So how do we put that armor on every day?
00:06:36.837 --> 00:06:40.037
It starts with prayer and intentional focus.
00:06:40.357 --> 00:06:45.637
So here's just a simple prayer that you can use. Lord, today I put on the belt
00:06:45.637 --> 00:06:49.497
of truth to guide me, the breastplate of righteousness to protect me,
00:06:49.817 --> 00:06:54.657
to protect my heart, the shoes of peace to keep me steady, the shield of faith
00:06:54.657 --> 00:06:59.297
to extinguish every lie, the helmet of salvation to guard my mind,
00:06:59.597 --> 00:07:02.837
the sword of the spirit to stand on your word.
00:07:03.397 --> 00:07:10.637
Equip for battle, Lord, and remind me that victory is already mine. In Jesus' name, amen.
00:07:11.760 --> 00:07:17.080
Are there pieces of armor that you've been neglecting and how can I incorporate
00:07:17.080 --> 00:07:19.640
them into your daily walk? We just did the prayer.
00:07:20.020 --> 00:07:27.540
So never just put on. It was interesting because when we go out to work or go
00:07:27.540 --> 00:07:30.960
out of the house, we might not wear our shoes.
00:07:30.960 --> 00:07:35.720
We might put on slippers, right? We might put on our slippers.
00:07:36.520 --> 00:07:41.560
But we never go out the house naked, right? And so just as you never leave the
00:07:41.560 --> 00:07:46.480
house naked, never leave the house without your whole armor of God on.
00:07:46.860 --> 00:07:50.300
Amen. That's all you got to remember. If you put on your clothes, put on your armor.
00:07:50.700 --> 00:07:54.900
Amen. So let's decree some truth together to activate.
00:07:55.560 --> 00:07:59.780
You put it on, now let's activate it. I decree that I'm equipped with the full
00:07:59.780 --> 00:08:02.400
armor of God to stand firm against every attack.
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I decree that my mind is protected by the helmet of salvation and my heart is
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guarded by righteousness.
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I decree that the word of God is my weapon, and I will use it to defeat every lie of the enemy.
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Take time this week to meditate on Ephesians 6, 10 through 18.
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Write down each piece of the armor and reflect on how you're using it in your life.
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If there's an area where you feel unprotected, ask God to show you how to strengthen it.
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Pray the armor of God every morning this week. Let it become part of your spiritual routine.
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Just become actively and pray it. Not make it a ritual.
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Remember, it's a spiritual armor. It's God's armor. Remember,
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he gives it to us. He gives us all the equipment we need to be successful.
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And then I love to hear how that armor has protected you, how it made you aware
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of different lies, right? different deceptions that come at you.
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Be like, damn, I feel more alert in the spirit realm because I'm wearing my armor.
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Amen. I'm feeling like, yep, I will no longer. I'm walking in spiritual vigilance
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because I'm dressed for war, spiritual battles. Amen.
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No longer walking out of the house naked, spiritually naked,
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but you're walking out fully spiritually clothed.
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So let's close this out in prayer. Heavenly Father, thank you for equipping
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us with your armor, with the armor of God.
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Help us to wear it daily, just like we wear our clothes, Lord God.
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Standing firm in your truth, righteousness, and peace. Strengthen our faith.
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Guard our minds and remind us to wield your sword, your word with confidence.
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Thank you for your victory. Thank you for victory, your God.
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Thank you for your victory that we have in you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Thank you for joining me on this episode of Diary of a Black Woman podcast.
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yours in Christ. Be blessed.