When faced with the powers of Darkness
When evil consumes the weak
Its time to prepare for battle
But there are weapons you must first seek
If your heart is true and noble
Say a prayer bow your head and nod
If your soul is pure and holy
You'll receive the Full Armour of God
Put on the Shoes of Preparation
Make ready the Gospel of Peace
Gird yourself with the Belt of Truth
All lies and untruths will then cease
Next comes the breastplate of Righteousness
With this you can face any wrong
Now add the Shield of Faith to this
Your protection is incredibly strong
Hold fast to the Sword of the Spirit
With this you will bring evil low
Destroying your enemies by the power of His blood
Gods blade brings them down with one blow
Finally the Helmet of Salvation
Now evil has no power over you
For God stands there in the battles midst
Empowering everything that you do!
Author notes
anyone can suit up with this invincible armour if they truly desire!...UPDATE: I have recently added a completely new verse to this poem..it is the 5th verse!
Please tell me what you think
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what an inspiring piece...Great metaphor - armour and salvation. A very interesting piece. Well done.
Rory
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A good write. I enjoyed reading it. The second stanza resonates with me.
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very well written
I have read about the full armor of God, this poem is perfect. well rhyming excelent piece. I wrote somthing along those lines awhile back. called the worrier. I'll have to addit here. thanks for the ispiration my scottish Brother.
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Thanks Nic
Much appreciate your comment on this write...sometimes its good to remind ourselves that we are not the most important things in creation...and to acknowledge a power far greater than ourselves...my write is inspired by the passage in Ephesians 6 contained in the Bibles New Testament...Dan
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I love this poem. Very pretty.
Marie
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This is amazing, I loved it. ( :
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Great topic and a good write
I really like how you have expressed this powerful truth.
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It strengthens my faith reading your Ephesians 6 poem..Not only to know someone else suiting up for life in the Spiritual Battlefield but reading your enthusiasm for the battle with every line! Terrific rhyming, and flow...Well penned! Amen!
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Thank you kindly!
I very much appreciate your lovely remarks on my write...regards Dan x
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Bravo!
An excellent piece! Coming from a Christian and one who fences, I do know what you are talking about. Not only must we have the armor of God, but we must be well trained in How to Use it. Looking forward to see more.
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Inspiring!
These words are stirring in an old-fashioned way. I was brought up as a Methodist when "Onward Christian Soldiers" was sung in Sunday School, but one seldom sees such things set to verse these days. Have you submitted it to a religious publishing house? I you do not know of one in the UK that would be interested, e-mail me. I would be happy to send you names and addresses of Christian publishers here in the US who publish poems of this type. I think it is supurb.
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Without armour how can a soldier fight? Not with his hands tied behind his back! We cannot go to war against the powers of the evil of this world without God's armour!!!
Thank you for presenting the Truth!!!
SilverButterfly *rose*
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Thank you for commenting on my write...regards Dan
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This is very good. I see you have some biblical knowledge. I recognize it.
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Thank you!
Yes this write is inspired by the Bible...the weaponry and armour are spiritual in nature and are freely available to those who put their trust in God...Dan xx
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We don't even need the armour my friend if we have the faith strong enough to withstand the hate in this world. Love, C
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Thank you C
Appreciate your comments as ever!...Faith is the key to salvation...but the spiritual armour I speak of is useful against the spiritual onslaught by the dark forces ranged against the man of righteousness...Dan xx
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I wish it were true for everyone, some are just meant not to wear it Dad, that I know
Wonderful write... made me want it badly
Karen
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Thank you Karen!
These are very powerful weapons but they are spiritual in nature because the forces of evil are of the spirit too!...so if we have to fight against it we must be properly equipped to do so!...Dad xxx
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This is awesome bro!
Very spiritual and uplifting.
Well done with this one.
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Thanks Jeremy!
Much appreciate your comments again...it is of course based on the spiritual weaponry mentioned in the new testament of the Bible!...thanks bud! -
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Anytime my friend!
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I love that...it is so inspiring!
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Thank you!
The armour that I speak of is spiritual armour that comes from having Faith in God...when our lives are threatened by evil we can choose to become soldiers of God and like any good general he takes care of his troops by equipping them with the best weaponry and armour that can be had!...I am pleased you found inspiration in this write!...Peace be with you poet...Dan xx
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