Read Scripture first. This proclamation is a response to the text, not a replacement for it.
Scripture foundation
Ephesians 6:10-18 BSB
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make 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 world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
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1 John 5:4-5 BSB
because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
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Romans 16:20 BSB
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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Proclamation
I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
I fasten truth around me, receive Christ’s righteousness, prepare my feet with the gospel of peace, raise the shield of faith, guard my mind with salvation, take the Word of God, and pray in the Spirit.
My struggle is not against flesh and blood. I reject hatred, suspicion, and hostility toward people.
Having done all, I stand—watchful, prayerful, truthful, peaceful, obedient, and persevering in Christ.
Faithful next actions
- Name the lie and answer it with truth.
- Make peace where possible.
- Pray for other believers, not only yourself.
Use with wisdom
- People are not the spiritual enemy. Do not use spiritual-warfare language to justify hatred, harassment, accusation, or unsafe behavior.