Praxis: Preparing for Battle

Preparing for Battle

By Gary Wozniak

Preparing for the spiritual battle of life by getting spiritually dressed in our prayer closet.

Biblical Reference: Eph 6:10-18, Matt 6:5-15, Psalm 46:10-11, Psalm 100

Location Football Locker-room

Background / Setup

Football is very much a physical battle for 60 minutes. In order to survive that battle and hopefully to be victorious, the athletemust enter this room and prepare himself for the battle that is about to take place. Some athletes like to come in early and justand quiet themselves and focus in on the task at hand.

Warm-up

_________ is going to share with how he prepares for the battle that takes place out there between the lines, both mentally andphysically. How is the analogous to the Christian life? How are we to prepare mentally for each day? How can we dress to beprepared for spiritual battle?

Study

Read Eph 6:10-18

How does each piece of equipment help us in the spiritual battle of life?

Read Matt 6:5-15

What mental preparation is necessary for the Christian warrior? (Psalm 46:10-11, Psalm 100)

Application

The football player would not dream of going out onto the field without being both physically and mentally (spiritually) prepared.Therefore let’s get prepared for the most important battle that any of us will ever fight, that is the spiritual battle that wages everyday against you.

Reflection

Are you preparing yourself daily for spiritual battle?

How will you begin to get prepared for this battle?

Let’s pray and ask God to help us to get dressed for battle!