Armor of God

The Armor of God is something we should be applying every day. If you are familiar with the Bible and are a believer, you know that our enemy, the devil, is constantly trying to attack us. He wants to keep us as far away from God as possible. If we aren’t studying the Bible to recognize his attacks, we will begin to believe his lies. 

Scripture to Fight With

To FIGHT worthlessness

Psalm 139:14 ESV

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my souls knows it very well.”

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV -> You Are Chosen

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” 

Isaiah 43:1 ESV -> You Are Valued

“But now thus says the Lord,  he who created you, O Jacob,  he who formed you, O Israel:  “Fear not, for I have redeemed you;  I have called you by name, you are mine.”

Matthew 6:26 ESV -> You Are Loved

“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”

To FIGHT negative self-perceptions (how you view yourself)

- worrying that what you do might displease another person. 

Galatians 1:10 ESV

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

1 Thessalonians 2:4 ESV

“But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.”

Colossians 3:23 ESV 

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men”

Acts 5:29 ESV

“But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.”

Proverbs 16:7 ESV 

“When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

To FIGHT anxiety

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

”do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.“

1 Peter 5:7 ESV

“cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 

Proverbs 12:25 ESV

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” 

Psalm 27:14 ESV

“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord.”

To FIGHT depression

Nehemiah‬ ‭8‬:‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

”Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

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Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV

“It is the LORD who goes before you. HE will be with you; HE will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not fear or be discouraged.”

Philippians 4:13 ESV

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

John 16:33 ESV

“I have said these things to you, that in ME you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Matthew 11:28 ESV

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

1 Peter 5:7 ESV

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

Psalm 23:4 ESV

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Isaiah 41:10 ESV

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Psalm 34:18 ESV

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”