Daily Protection

Today's verse:  "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."  Ephesians 6:13-17

Kyle 2009

Oh what fun it was teaching Kyle about deodorant.  When he was a little bit younger he found great "fun" in smothering himself with the smelly stuff, or over-spraying the body spray everywhere.  We'd find ourselves gagging as we entered his side of the house.  

However, when it came time for his dad and I to begin reminding him of his need for deodorant, Kyle would complain that he didn't smell.  Hey, why use deodorant if you can't smell the stink yourself?  We had many discussions about him probably not being able to smell his own body odor, and that deodorant was more about protection and prevention...preventing anyone, including himself, from smelling the glorious stink.

God's Word reminds us to "put on" our protection as well, so that when the day of evil comes, we are ready!  Not because we smell it's presence already on us as a sign of warning, but because we want protection in advance. We are in danger of getting nailed with the enemies arrows, if we wait to put on our armor after the battle has already begun. 

So, my dear son (and daughter), put on God's armor, and just like your deodorant, wear it daily.  The enemy is going to want to cause a stink your life, but God and His Word will be your best protection!

Oh Lord, you are our shield and protector!  Protect us from the evil one.  Urge my babies to put on your full armor, so that when the day of evil comes, they may be able to stand their ground, and after they have done everything, to stand. Help them to stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around their waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with their feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, prod them to take up the shield of faith, with which they can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. You give us the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  Lord, help them hunger, devour, and ponder your powerful Word.  It's a tough world out there, and the enemy is spreading evil everywhere.  Be Alyssa and Kyle's shield and protector each and every day, with each and every step.