Keep Standing : Ephesians 6:13

Father, I thank You that You teach my hands to war & my fingers to fight (Psalm 144:1). You have provided me with everything I will ever need to war in the spirit before circumstances become natural battles. Because of Your mercy, I have obtained a tremendous & mighty armor & I thank You for equipping me with the blueprint, knowledge & understanding to use it to its total capacity through Christ. You have given me the whole armor of God so that I may be able to withstand in the evil day, and after I have done everything necessary to stand, I can confidently keep standing in Your strength; for this, I say Thank You. You have given me Your truth & I wear it as a belt around my waist to reinforce strength & assure my victory because You go before me & fight for me & for this, I say Thank You.

I have been positioned by Your unending faithfulness to put on the protective armor of holiness & with that, my heart is covered; for this, I say Thank You. Help me, Lord, remain alert & on my feet, prepared to share the gospel of peace. Most of all, help me to use the measure of faith that you have given me & take it up as a shield, enabling me to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Because of Your sacrifice, I have received salvation & place it as a helmet protecting my mind & thoughts through Your truth. I use Your word as my spiritual sword, speaking it out loud with authority & confidence, cutting down strongholds & piercing through obstacles, rendering them inoperable. Outfitted with this armor, I intercede, stand in the gap & petition You on all occasions in every season, praying in the Spirit for all Your people. It is my honor & privilege, Lord & for this, I humbly Thank You.