Preparing Against Spiritual Deception

 Lord,

As we go about our day, we know the evil one lurks at every corner. He is trying to get us to believe lies. To think about ourselves above others. To worry about finances, clothes, how we look, food, and other worldly things. He is trying to pull us away from You, the one true God. As we go about our day, help us to think about and put on the full armor of God. Help us defend against the enemy not with force but with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation. Only then can we come on the offensive with the sword of the spirit - your Word. 

Help us to keep these at the forefront today, Lord:

• Belt of Truth – Knowing and standing firm in Your truth.
• Breastplate of Righteousness – Living in obedience to You.
• Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Being grounded in the true gospel.
• Shield of Faith – Trusting in Your promises to resist doubt and lies.
• Helmet of Salvation – Securing our minds in the assurance of salvation.
• Sword of the Spirit – Using Your Word to combat lies.

For these things and in Your holy name, I pray - Amen