Putting On The Whole Armor Of God

 Each member of Christ's Body is to carry out their service to the glory of God, by using their spiritual gifts and graces wisely, within the wider Church community. Each is to guard against traits that mar their testimony, such as immaturity, instability, and gullibility.
 Every member of His Body to put away deceit and lies by clothing themselves in truth. We are to keep a check on all forms of fleshly anger, which can manifest itself in explosive rage, smoldering resentment and even a display of smug self-righteousness. We are to abstain from all forms of jealousy, vindictiveness, and vengeful thoughts, resentment and bitterness that can give the devil an opportunity to shipwreck a life, tarnish a believer's testimony, or stunt a Christian's spiritual growth.
 When we clothe ourselves with Christ by Putting On The Whole Armor Of God, we are protected against spiritual wickedness and the devil has no opportunity to deceive our hearts, shipwreck our souls, and cause us to stumble in our Christian walk.
 Let us rejoice in the enormous privileges that are ours in Christ Jesus, but let us also take on board the great responsibility we have for living a life that honors the Lord, by putting off the old self and putting on the new.
 Let us carry out our service to God in the power of the Spirit and use our gifts and graces wisely and for the benefit of the wider Body of Christ.
and do not give the devil an opportunity.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many privileges that are ours in Christ Jesus and that in Him we have all that we need for life and godliness. Help us take responsibility for living our lives in  ways that honors You. As we walk by the power of the Holy Spirit, may the devil have no opportunity to deceive us with His lies and cause our testimonies to be shipwrecked. Help us to remain in Christ, moment by moment, taking every thought captive to Him and walking in spirit and truth for Your greater glory. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.