Greetings Prayer Warriors,
There is something wonderful about the innocence of childhood. For the most part, we feel loved, protected, and provided for, and thus see goodness all around us. As we grow in maturity, our eyes are slowly opened to reality, a mix of sweet and sour as we encounter different personalities, different cultural norms, and different environments. When we mature spiritually, we begin to sense a different realm, one of good and evil. We encounter their influence on ourselves and those around us. This can be confusing, overwhelming, and concerning to say the least.
For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12
It’s painful to see family members go astray, led by the darkness of this world. Yet, we too are not immune from this same influence, as Satan delights in destroying marriage and the family. The Lord, however, has provided us weapons for battle, so let’s utilize them.
Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground.
Stay in a state of grace, and reconcile with our Lord frequently. For the devil hates the holy.
So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate,
Read Scripture daily to hear the voice of God.
and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace.
Bear good news; Proclaim Christ is King!
In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all [the] flaming arrows of the evil one.
Frequent the sacraments to augment your faith, hope, and love.
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 12:13-17
Have faith that the victory is His, and share the Good News of salvation. For if we stay grounded in Christ, we have nothing to fear.
Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war; My safeguard and my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge. Psalm 144:1-2
Pray, for the Evil One finds loathsome the names of Jesus and Mary!
The LORD is far from the wicked, but hears the prayer of the just. Proverbs 15:29
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Help others be battle ready! Pass it on!
