The Armor of God

This week we are going to put on our armor of God. How? By focusing on and memorizing a Bible verse to carry with you in your heart and mind. I know, if you are like me your memory may not be as good as it used to be. But when we have a verse that becomes a part of us, it gives us strength in daily life and during troubling times. Ever have trouble falling asleep? Think about this verse. Ever in a situation where you need guidance? Think of this verse. The more verses you carry in your heart, the more prepared you are for any situation.

The goal of Bible Week is to memorize just ONE verse that resonates with you. I'll share a few that "speak" to me of beginnings. You can use one of them or find another that fits your soul.

This one is especially useful if your "beginning" has to do with breaking old habits that aren't healthy or useful, if you are seeking to start living a more authentic and faithful life or any number of other beginnings.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away, behold the new has come. "  2 Corinthians 5:17 

 

 

I like this one a lot because I often have anxiety or worry too much. It also reminds me to talk to God.

 

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God." Philippians 4:6

 

 

(Same verse, simpler language)

 

 

When we think about beginnings, we often think about something else ending.  Life is never constant, it is always changing. People come and go from our lives. Houses we loved living in become too big for us and we move to something smaller. Careers that we love turn into retirement. There are always changes. One thing never changes though....

 

"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." Isaiah 40:8

 

 

 

This is a powerful one but at times a frustrating one as often we feel like we are pounding on the door and it stays firmly locked. It's all a matter of perspective. Sometimes there is another door open that we fail to see because we are so intent on the one we are standing at that we can see no other.  Are you standing at the door of a beginning? If so this might be just what you need to help you find the key to the right door.

 

"Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

 



 

 

Now pick a verse and write it out on a notecard or small piece of paper. Put it somewhere you will see it every day. On the fridge, on your bathroom mirror, as a bookmark in a book you are reading. Read it several times each day and try to commit it to memory.

 

Hugs to each of you, may you find just the right verse to lift your soul and to make your heart joyful.