Prayer for Summer

For more light in the day, we thank you,
For gentle mornings, we thank you,
For nighttime conversations, we thank you,
For friends and family, we thank you,
For gardens and all manner of creatures, we thank you.
Help us, Creator and lover of our souls.
Help us love this earth.
Help us dwell wholeheartedly in our lives this day.
Help us pray as we walk, work, play, rest, and create.
Amen.

Armor of God

Dear Lord, as I get out of bed today, I know I'm stepping onto a
battlefield. But I also know You've given me everything I need to stand
firm. So in the power of Your Holy Spirit, I put on the armor of God:

First, I place the helmet of salvation on my head. Protect my mind and
imagination. Guard my eyes, allowing no sin to creep in. Focus my thoughts
on the things of God. 

Let the breastplate of righteousness keep my heart
and emotions safe. I pray that I won't be governed by my feelings, but by
truth. 

Wrap Your Word around me like a belt. And safeguard me from error.
I put on the sandals of peace to guide my steps. Plant my feet in Your
truth. Empower me to stand firm against attack.

Next, I take up the shield of faith. Protect me from Satan's fiery
arrows. Place me shoulder to shoulder with Your army to oppose the Devil's
schemes. 

Finally, I take up the sword of the Spirit, Your Word. Help me to
read the Bible in a fresh, exciting way so I will always be ready to
deflect attacks and pierce hearts with Your truth.

I know I'll face assaults today, Lord. But You've empowered me to stand
firm. Give me strength for the battle today.