Armor Up Poem

This is a poem I wrote contemplating Ephesians 6:10-18 and the complexities of living life as a believer of Christ.

Brutal honesty, utter brokenness encompassing the pressure squeezing in from all sides
how must this end, how long will this continue, withering from within
torture not from others but of yourself.
Knowing so much more can be attained
while wallowing and being covered by the lies that are being slung
Believe the false truths whispered in the ear?
Surrender to the feelings of inadequacy and fear?
Thoughts in turn become beliefs if contemplated for too long.
Beliefs become behaviors whether warranted or not
If filled with lies and fairy tales then truth will be forgot
Do not surrender or be conformed to the deceitful ones attacks
Be aware and always prepared and truth will have your back
Arm yourself with a belt of faith girded tight around your waist
So be prepared with all upright and ready to make haste
Protect your heart from all onslaught with the righteousness of Christ
A breastplate of armor to hold fast and fight the force of lies
So firmly fitted with the truth of Christ’s sacrifice… for you
Be ready wearing sturdy shoes, to share the peaceful news
While on this trek be sure to know
 a war rages for all souls
So carry a shield, this shield of faith
extinguishing arrows flying aflame
Do not forget to protect your mind
being bombarded from on all sides
For complete and wholly thought protection
 one must attire with the helmet of salvation
One may ask what is there to do to fight off this foe
There is none but one thing, to always keep in tow
A sword
This sword of the Spirit your best offense to battle in this life
Sharpened with God’s word, The truth of His promises ends all strife
So pray in the Spirit on all occasions making all sorts of requests
With this in mind, alert and praying; you will be prepared for life's quest.