Dearest daughter of the King,

Are you wearing your spiritual armor, or just playing dress-up?

It was a serious wake-up call the day I realized I was only playing dress-up in my armor and didn’t know how to properly fasten it.

I had been under such heavy attack, and I realized I wasn’t even prepared.

I grew up in church so I knew about the armor, but I knew about it in theory rather than in practice. When it dawned on me that I could actually use it, in a very practical way, I was astounded.

At first, I started praying a prayer I had found and printed from a Bible study, then posted on my bathroom mirror. I set an alarm to remind me to pray each day because I knew I would forget otherwise, even as much as I felt like it was important.

I knew something had to change

I had to change.

I had to learn what this armor of God thing was all about. I became persistent, studying and praying.

I also started seeing little victories all around me. God began revealing more and more truth to me. I was hungry for it and he fed me.

The armor God gives us is a game changer to withstand the enemy’s attacks. I’ve learned that it is effective against anxiety and depression even! It helps us understand our actual identity in Christ and find spiritual freedom.

It doesn’t mean we will never be attacked, but it does mean we are not helpless or defenseless.

I created a free scriptural meditation to help you really dwell on what it means to put on the full armor of God.

May you rest in His peace as you focus on His truth!

In Christ,
Keri

P.S. – Did you know I also have a book that discusses how our spiritual armor helps us battle anxiety and depression? Learning to “Fear Not” discusses the basics of anxiety influences, symptoms, and treatment, and then digs deeper by exploring how scripture ties it all together. Read the book to learn more about the role of spiritual warfare in anxiety and how wearing your full armor of God can provide the protection you need! Learn More