Day 3 Week 1: Prayer, our inner armour

Lord, we have been reading through a passage rich with warnings and promises, and we praise You that the all that You provide for our protection and help is far greater than anything the enemy can throw at us. Awaken us, O Lord, that we may not be caught unawares. Strengthen our minds, and keep us focused, that we may prepare our equipment and gird up our loins before the battle is enjoined. Thank You, O our Armourer, that You give us the best quality equipment there is. Help us, and teach us to keep our items clean and polished that rust and decay not rob us of the items' effectiveness.
Thank You, Truth-Giver, for leading us in all truth, for You are Truth. Thank You for Your Spirit, Who reminds us of the things we have learned, and guides us day-to-day.
Thank You, Christ, for the testimony of Your righteous life - the only truly blameless One on Earth, Who took all blame and punishment for us. Help us to follow in Your pattern, walking in obedience to God's commands, willing to admit, repent, and rectify wrongs, and to forgive those who wrong us.
Thank You, Saviour, for the good news we have come into through Your death - may the memory of Your death and resurrection influence all our thoughts and life, that we may not be shaken from our firm footing not matter what assails us. Help us to give an answer to those doubting the truth of the gospel, or dismissing it as fairy tales.
Lord, as we take up the shield of faith, we thank You that it is in You that we put our trust, and we know that we will never be ashamed. We can hide behind You and withstand any onslaught, any piercing attacks, because we have full assurance of faith in all that You are. Strengthen our faith Lord.
As we take up our helmet, we thank You that it is not us holding on to our salvation, but You Lord, and none can remove Your sheep from Your hands. You hold us close, and You know us by name.
Thank You for Your Word, which we can study, and read, and imbibe, and memorize, and meditate upon. Grant us wisdom, O Lord, on how to understand Your Word, how to use Your Word, and how to defend ourselves and others Your servants thereby.
Thank You, O Great Commander, that You are in personal contact with each of us. Thank You for Your oversight of the battle, and for putting us in the right places to do Your work, with the strength needed to fulfill Your charge. We praise You for Your victory in the war already won.

Lord, we pray for boldness. Boldness to speak the good news in season and out of season. Boldness for ourselves, and boldness for others Your children doing the same. We pray for wisdom as we speak, for knowledge as we prepare the words, and that we may 'get out of the way' enough for You to do Your work, that the work of Your Spirit be not hindered. Lord for the strength to stand, for the energy to wrestle, for the fortitude to remain ready. Thank You for all these things, You are our All in All, our Strength, and our Defender. Amen.