Pam's Perambulation

Oh Lord,
how can I stand against anything
when some days I can barely stand?
How can I fight
when I am weak?
How can I stand up
for truth and justice
when so often I get things wrong
myself?

Thank you
that it is not up to me,
I am not left with just my strength,
my power,
but, as ever,
you equip me
for all you call me to.

You are the one who gives me strength,
if I put on the equipment
that you give me.

And so
I keep praying
and stand
in you,
with you in me
and in all you give me.

You Are My Vision

Ephesians 6:10-20 (CEV)

The Fight against Evil

¹⁰ Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong. ¹¹ Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks. ¹² We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. ¹³ So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

¹⁴ Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armor. ¹⁵ Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet. ¹⁶ Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit.

¹⁸ Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people. ¹⁹ Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news. ²⁰ I was sent to do this work, and that’s the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

~ by pamjw on August 19, 2015.

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Tags: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, armour of God, Ephesians 6:10-20