YOU NEED TO SUIT UP IN THE NEW YEAR

The Idea

"When you watch athletes in a football game, they are wearing pads, helmets, and everything necessary to protect themselves on the field. So, here is the question: If I asked you to go out on that field against those players with no gear on, how would you respond? The answer is a resounding 'No,' right? Well, when you see people run onto the field—streakers who end up being knocked down by players or security—could that be you?"

The Point

"Here is my thought: Folks, we are on the field every day, facing spiritual opponents who are fully armored. The question is, when you read Ephesians 6, do you ask yourself if you are putting on the Armor of God every day? Or are you like a streaker—running onto the field with no pads, no helmet, and zero protection?"

The Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we walk into this New Year, I ask You to be with us. Lord God, we have a choice to make: we can either focus on Your spiritual armor and seek the Kingdom of God, or we can try to go it alone and do it ourselves. Either way, we know we will face spiritual warfare.

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Lord God, I ask You right now, in Jesus’ name, to help me do what needs to be done to focus on You. I ask You to help me focus on Your Word and Your Kingdom.

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In Your Holy Son Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.