Family Day 17: Praying for covering and protection
Today's Scripture
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." -Ephesians 6:10-12(NIV)
Supplies
- 2 Oranges
- Large bowl of water
Reflect on the Word
The world tells us the only real things are what we can physically see, but God tell us this isn't true. There is an unseen spiritual battle going on for our hearts and minds every day.
Read Ephesians 6:10-18 and encourage family members to close their eyes and visualize the different armor pieces. Also, family members can draw the different armor pieces as you read.
Being in a spiritual battle means we need a power that is not our own. God gives us what we need to stand up and fight in this real battle. As a final visual reminder of being equipped with the full armor of God, submerge two oranges in a water bowl (they should float). Remove the "armor" (peel) from one of the oranges and see what happens (the "armor less" orange will sink)
Reflect, pray + bless
- Reflect: Prayer is a powerful and effective offensive weapon. It reminds us that God is already fully engaged in the battle and has already declared victory.
- Pray: What battles or fears are you facing right now? Share as a family. As a symbol of God's promised covering and protection, hold a blanket over each person as you pray God's power over the shared fears and battles.
- Bless: "[Child's name], may you be empowered to pray at all times and equipped with the armor of God to stand firm in any battle you face."