Taken from the Sermon Series of August 2011, The Greater One, which explains how to live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
On August 22, 2011, Pastor Wentz preached about Ephesians 6:10-19, and how we can know our equipment.
This is a sample prayer, based upon how Pastor Wentz prays, when he puts on the armor.
How do you actually go about putting on the armor of God? Here’s how I pray it, based on Ephesians 6:10-19.
Lord God, thank you for your presence with me this day. As I
prepare for the day, I put on the whole armor of God, according to
the Bible.
I put on the belt of truth,
I put on the breastplate of
righteousness,
I put on the shoes of the preparation of the gospel of
peace,
Let me be prepared
Let me make preparation a priority, and give me foresight to
prepare.
I take the shield of faith, that
I may quench the flaming arrows of the enemy.
Give me
Give me
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I take the helmet of salvation, that I may
have the
Lord, give me your
I take the sword of the Spirit which is the word of
God.
Please give me a growing love for your word, an ability to
Help me pray at all times in the Spirit, that
I may remain in constant communication with you.
Open my ears to hear your voice, so I can speak your word and follow your guidance.
Let me know your will and your way with
Lord, I offer myself for whatever you have for me this
day.
Thank you that you are always with me.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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"I want us to be so filled with God's Holy Spirit, led by the Holy Spirit, empowered by the Holy Spirit, that people will say, 'If you want to know what Jesus is like, find somebody from Trinity.'" - Pastor David Wentz