The Divine Weapons of Warfare – The Helmet of Salvation

FATHER, instill in ____ to wear as (his/her) helmet the confidence of (his/her) salvation (I Thes 5:8). Prick (his/her) conscience to treasure Your Word—to bear in mind Your precepts—to observe Your message in its entirety. By this (he/she) will know that (he/she) is in You (1 John 2:5).

Impassion ____ to reject the craving for sensual gratification. Constrain (him/her) to not greedily lust for anything and not depend on (his/her) own resources. Cause (him/her) to cherish nothing that is in the world (1 John 2:15,16). Stir (him/her) to remembrance that (his/her) hope of conquering every adversary is through the blood of the Lamb. This blood is as a helmet that protects (his/her) head; it cannot be penetrated (ref#15, [Eph 6:17]).

Impress upon ____ that (his/her) hope of continual safety and protection rests on Your promises to (him/her). It is You, Who protects (his/her) understanding from being darkened and (his/her) judgment from being confused by temptations from satan. Also, continually remind ____ that (he/she) is in CHRIST therefore, (he/she) cannot be cheated out of the hope of living forever with You (ref#15, [Eph 6:17]).