Overcoming Distractions from God - Wear the Armor of God

Wear the Armor of God

By Teresa Morin, President, Touch of God International Ministries of Healing and Deliverance

Life often feels like a constant battle. You may be fighting challenges you can see — tough relationships, financial struggles, health issues — and just as you handle one, another arises. You’re exhausted and frustrated. Can you relate?

The truth is, many of these visible problems are symptoms of a deeper, unseen spiritual battle. The Bible tells us there is a real enemy — not flesh and blood — working behind the scenes to distract, discourage, and derail you from your God-given destiny.

The Enemy’s Strategy: Distraction and Discouragement

The enemy, Satan, knows you have been forgiven and are no longer under condemnation (Romans 8:1). He knows you’ve been given power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). He even knows the victory has already been won through Jesus Christ.

Yet, he fears your potential — perhaps more than you do yourself. So, his tactic is to scatter distractions, doubts, fears, and challenges in your life. He wants you to shrink back, to lose confidence, and to miss the abundant life God intends for you.

Does fear hold you back? Are insecurity and doubts preventing you from stepping into your calling? The enemy’s goal is not to destroy you — he cannot — but to keep you stuck, discouraged, and distracted from your purpose.

God’s Answer: The Armor of God

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is a lifeline. It reveals how God equips us to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes. If you feel rejected or trapped in sin, remember you have been chosen, adopted, and redeemed by God’s mercy and grace.

Ephesians 6:10-18 gives us the blueprint for spiritual victory:

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground...” (Ephesians 6:10-13, NIV)

This passage reveals there is a spiritual war raging, and God provides powerful weapons to protect and equip us.

The Pieces of the Armor

1. Belt of Truth
   Truth is your foundation — holding you steady amid deception. Know God’s Word and live by it.

2. Breastplate of Righteousness
   Righteousness means living right with God, walking in holiness, and aligning your life with His truth. This breastplate guards your heart — the center of your spiritual and emotional life.

3. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
   You need firm footing to move forward confidently with peace, ready to share the hope you have in Christ.

4. Shield of Faith
   Faith extinguishes the “fiery darts” — the lies, accusations, and temptations that the enemy launches at your mind.

5. Helmet of Salvation
   Salvation protects your mind from despair and doubt. It reminds you of your eternal identity in Christ.

6. Sword of the Spirit (The Word of God)
   The only offensive weapon in the armor, the Word of God cuts through deception and confusion. Learn to wield it effectively.

7. Prayer
   Constant, Spirit-led prayer is the power that activates all the armor. Prayer accesses heavenly resources, pushes back darkness, and strengthens your connection to God.

Why the Armor Matters

The enemy targets the spiritual heart — the seat of your emotions, thoughts, ambitions, and conscience. When he attacks, it impacts how you think, feel, and act. Without the armor, you are vulnerable to discouragement, confusion, and defeat.

When you walk in righteousness, you create an environment where the enemy cannot gain a foothold. But living “upside down” — outside of God’s truth — leaves you exposed and vulnerable to attacks.

The breastplate of righteousness protects your heart, the most vital organ — physically and spiritually. When your heart is guarded, you maintain clear communication with God, hear His voice, and walk in His victory.

The Enemy’s Illusions and Our Response

Satan is a master deceiver. He often hides behind the problems you see — blaming others, situations, or circumstances — to keep you from seeing the real spiritual battle.

If you focus only on the natural, you will miss the supernatural solution. The weapons of the enemy are spiritual, so you need spiritual weapons to overcome.

Instead of fighting flesh and blood, we must fight in the spiritual realm through God’s armor and prayer.

Stand Firm and Rise Up!

No matter what you face, you have been equipped to stand firm. When you feel weak, weary, or discouraged, remember Ephesians 6 and put on your armor daily.

Pray fervently. Walk in righteousness. Stand on God’s promises. Use His Word as your sword.

God’s victory is yours — don’t let the enemy steal it.

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