Pardon the Mess

March 15, 2021

Ep. BONUS : Praying for our kids: Marked by armor

This week we’re praying a hearty topic over our kids as we focus on the armor of God. 

 

Most of us don’t spend a lot of time contemplating how to fight against the devil’s schemes, but Scripture does. Thankfully, Jesus has already won our ultimate battle by his death on the cross and resurrection from the grave. But, even then, there will still be trouble in this world because we have a real Enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

 

As we face the visible (and often invisible) battles each day, Satan’s success hinges on catching us unprepared and with our guard down. Let’s pray that our kids are battle-ready by wearing the armor of God, as seen in Ephesians 6:13–17:

 

  • The belt of truth: Pray that God’s truth will defeat the enemy’s lies in their lives.
  • The breastplate of righteousness: Pray that they withstand attacks of impurity and wrongdoing by clinging to righteousness.
  • Feet fitted with the gospel of peace: Pray for a willingness to go and share the gospel.
  • The shield of faith: Pray for protection from doubt, fear, and anxiety.
  • The helmet of salvation: Pray for a mind controlled by God.
  • The sword of the Spirit: Pray that God’s word is their offense, knowing it’s sharper than any sword.

 

Take a minute to listen to today’s podcast, and then use the list above as your guide for praying all week for kids that are battle ready!

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As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Each day brings wins, losses and valuable lessons. Pardon the Mess is a place where we discuss parenting and faith in a biblical, approachable and relatable way. We may cry and laugh while we learn and grow together in our beautiful mess.

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About Cynthia Yanof

Cynthia is a wife, mother, podcaster, blogger, and everyday girl who is committed to not taking herself too seriously. She hosts the popular MESSmerized podcast, and spends her days laughing, parenting, and praying for her family to chase after their God-sized dreams. Her first book, Life is Messy, God is Good, is available for pre-order now on Amazon! 

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