Praying for protection from spiritual attacks
Notes By: Makeba Shaw
Ephesians 6:10-18: A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against evil spirits in high places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness (breastplate of righteousness). For shoes, put on the peace (shoes of the gospel of peace) that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
2 Thessalonians 3:3- But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one
Parts of the armor:
- Belt of truth: protection from being caught with your “pants being down”
- breastplate of righteousness: protect your heart
- shoes of the gospel of peace:
- shield of faith: protect you from things you don’t need to see
- helmet of salvation: protect your mind
- sword of the spirit (word of God): must know the word of God
The point is to equip you to pray and prepare yourselves to properly prepare yourselves for spiritual warfare
My Individual Prayer
Write a prayer for God’s protection over the church
Father God we invite you to be the center of our ministry.
We pray that Your Spirit guide our every word so that we speak in truth,
Our every step so that we walk in peace
That our lives may glorify and honor you Lord
Father God we know that we can do nothing without you and that our strength comes from you
We ask that every believer is persistent in their prayers as one body
That every believer is able to stand firm against the the weapons formed in attempts to distract and delay the purpose you have laid upon their hearts
That every believer holds fast to the sword of the Spirit as we grow closer to You
We pray Lord God for the spiritual gift of faith that it may shield us in our time of doubt
Equip us Lord with your helmet of salvation to guard our minds
For what we think
We become
We thank you for your faithfulness and know that you will never leave us nor forsake us on this journey.
In Jesus Name I pray
Next Week Topic: Physical Health & Healing
James 5:14-16
Matt 8:17
Homework
Pray a prayer of protection using the armor of God for those God puts on your heart
Journal about how praying for protection has provided peace