108) Suit Up, Sister: Recognize the Enemy & Armor Up

🛡️ Narrative Walk-Through:

Do you even recognize when the enemy is attacking you?
Spoiler alert: It’s not usually with pitchforks and fire—it’s in your thoughts, reactions, stress triggers, and doubts.

Spiritual warfare is REAL.The enemy can’t read your mind, but he absolutely studies your patterns. Whether it’s fear, pride, perfectionism, or self-doubt, he’ll use it.

Spiritual warfare is personal, not fantasy

But God didn’t leave us defenseless—He gave us armor…HIS armor:
Isaiah 59:17 - "He put on righteousness as his body armor and placed the helmet of salvation on his head.He clothed himself with a robe of vengeance  and wrapped himself in a cloak of divine passion."  (Note:  I misspoke in the audio and said Ephesians 59:17. *facepalm*)

Let’s walk through each piece of armor found in Ephesians 6:10-18 NLT, and break down how it applies to real life—yes, even when you’re yelling into a pillow or trying not to lose it in traffic.

 

🧠 Key Topics Covered:

• Recognizing enemy attacks and emotional triggers

  • The enemy is strategic. But so is our God.

• How to stop fighting people and start fighting the real enemy

  • Recognize people aren’t your enemy

  • You don’t fight for victory—you fight from it.

• • • Armor isn’t optional—it’s essential for daily living.

    • Belt of Truth & Body Armor of God’s Righteousness

    • Feet shod with the Gospel of peace (hobnail boots!)

    • Shield of Faith

    • Helmet of Salvation & Sword of the Spirit

    • Pray in the Spirit at all times - Prayer is a weapon, not just a comfort.

      What each piece of armor represents and how to "put it on"

       

• Practical ways to stand firm, even when life is a battlefield

  • Intentionally armor up

  • Recognize the real enemy - ask Holy Spirit for revelation

  • Repent of any legal right the enemy may have to you

  • Bind the enemy to the foot of the cross

  • Cover the whole situation with the blood of Jesus

  • Speak and Act in congruence with your identity as a Child of the King

  • REMINDER:  Standing firm doesn’t mean never being hit—it means never staying down.
    
    

💥 Challenge of the Week:
Every morning this week, before your feet hit the floor, speak Ephesians 6:10–18 out loud. Visualize putting on each piece of armor. Declare it like you mean it—and watch what shifts.

🙌 Closing Call to Action:

Sister, you don’t need to stay worn down, discouraged, or caught off guard. God has equipped you, but it’s your job to put the armor on. You’re not fighting alone—and you’re not fighting powerless. Take your stand today.

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