Standing Firm: A Profession of Trust

Lord God, before I face another hour of this battle, let me first remember who You are. My confidence is not in my own strength but in Yours, and so I make my profession to You. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." — Ephesians 6:10-11 (WEBC) YOU ARE MY ROCK: Father, You are eternal, unchanging, and faithful. You laid the foundations of the earth, and not one of Your promises has ever failed. I stand on You, and the ground will not give way beneath me. YOU ARE MY VICTORY: Jesus, by Your Cross and Resurrection You have already overcome the world. On Calvary You stripped the enemy of his power and triumphed over him in the open. I do not fight to win a victory of my own — I shelter in the victory You have already won, and I unite my struggles to Your Cross. YOU ARE MY STRENGTH WITHIN: Holy Spirit, You dwell in me as in a temple. You are greater than any power that rises against me, and Your light scatters every shadow. I trust You to guard what I cannot guard myself. So now, Lord, clothe me for the day. Gird me with the belt of Your truth and cover my heart with the breastplate of Your justice. Steady my steps in the Gospel of peace, and let the shield of faith quench every flaming arrow of the evil one. Set the helmet of salvation upon my mind, and place in my hand the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Lord, when lying thoughts and fear press in on me, whatever their source, I bring them to You and ask You to scatter them with Your truth. By Your grace I refuse to give way to despair, and I cling to the hope that is in Christ. I belong to Jesus, body and soul, now and forever. The battle is the Lord's, and I will stand firm in Him. Amen.