I love this from Ephesians 6

 [from The Message - ]

Week5 #IF-SpeakLife from Illustrated Faith -- 

With all that has been going on in the world this week [specifically the school shooting in Nashville and the police officer killed here in our town] these words spoke to me. - You know, we don't always like to think about it, or talk about it - 

But there is a spiritual war going on all around us every day... 

and as believers, we must be prepared to stand strong.

Ephesians 6:10-12 

So that about wraps it up. 

God is strong, and he wants you strong. 

So take everything the Master has set out for you, 

well-made weapons of the best materials.  

And put them to use so you will be able to 

stand up to everything the Devil throws your way.  

This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and 

forget about in a couple of hours.  

This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish 

against the Devil and all his angels.

13-18 Be prepared. 

You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. 

Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, 

so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. 

Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. 

Learn how to apply them. 

You’ll need them throughout your life. 

God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. 

In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. 

Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. 

Keep your eyes open. 

Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.

Amen and amen - 

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