Armor of God

Spiritual warfare is a profound and often challenging aspect of the Christian faith. It involves the ongoing battle between good and evil, where believers are called to stand firm against the forces of darkness. This essay explores how God teaches and equips His followers to engage in spiritual warfare, drawing on biblical principles and practical applications. God’s Teaching Through Scripture The Bible is the primary source through which God instructs believers about spiritual warfare. Key passages such as Ephesians 6:10-18 outline the “Armor of God,” a metaphorical representation of the spiritual tools available to Christians. This passage emphasizes the importance of truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and the Word of God as essential components in the battle against evil. The Role of Prayer and Fasting Prayer and fasting are powerful practices that deepen a believer’s relationship with God and enhance their spiritual discernment. Through prayer, Christians communicate with God,

 

 

In the Bible, the “Ring of Fire” symbolizes God's protection, His presence in times of trial, and the refining process through challenges that ultimately lead to spiritual growth and purification.  The Celtic Church developed a special type of protection prayer, the Caim Prayer or Circle Prayer, it is where we get the word “Calm” from as praying this prayer would banish the storm and create calm. It was a way to surround oneself with God’s protection and blessing and remove any evil. It was often prayed in by ‘drawing’ a circle around oneself as you prayed, at every 90 degree turn. This is an example of a Celtic circle Prayer: Circle me Lord, Keep hope near, And evil afar.” Circle me Lord, Keep light near, And darkness afar.” Circle me Lord, Keep peace within, Keep fear out.” Circle me Lord, Keep hope within, Keep doubt without. Mighty God, My protection be Encircling me. You are around My home, my street Encircling me O Sacred Three. What’s the relevance of this now you may ask? W