1. Ephesians 6:10-18

2. Before we can be Ready for Battle, We must make sure we are on the Right Side

3. To be on the Right Side we have to be in a Proper Relationship with that side. So, do you have a Personal Relationship with Christ?

4. Acts 9:17b “… “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

5. Exodus 35:31 “and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, ”

6. Because you have a Spirit Filled life, you are now prepared to let the Battle Begin

7. Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ”

8. Ephesians 6:12-13 “for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”

9. Ephesians 6:14-15 “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. ”

10. Understanding What we have as our Personal Defense for the Battle

11. Ephesians 6:16 “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;”

12. The Shield of Faith It is not an adjective! It is a VERB! It is an action we take up, this is a fact in the Battle! In My Crisis I was able to put the Shield of Faith into Action!!!

13. Where is Your Faith Found Today? Is it in your Spouse? Is it in your Children? Is it in your Career? Is it in your Family? Is it in your “Religion”?

14. Women often measure their faith by the things that do not truly define them.

15. We are defined by being daughters of the One True King and His Shield gives us our Victory!

16. Picking up The Sword of the Spirit is the Offensive Weapon for the Battles we Face

17. Ephesians 6:17 “and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God ;”

18. The Sword of the Spirit is an Outwardly Living Weapon for the Battles we Face

19. Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”

20. Women do not naturally go looking for Battles, but when they come we can be ready to Fight, if we have the Sword of the Spirit!

21. How can we live victoriously after the Battle has Ended?

22. Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,”

23. Prayer is the ongoing line of communication between you and the One who Defends His Daughters in the Battle. We must pray daily!!!

24. Matthew 6:9-13 “Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

25. Ephesians 6:10-18