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May 25, 2021
Paul did not hide his vulnerability to the Enemy’s accusations, to pride, or even to depression. In his letters, however, the apostle’s main concern was not for his personal battles. Instead, he continually asked his readers to pray that he might have utterance and boldness to proclaim the Gospel. He understood that the key to his ministry relied on the prayers of God’s people. Alistair Begg encourages pastors and congregants alike to pattern our prayers after Paul’s.
10Finally, ebe strong in the Lord and in fthe strength of his might. 11gPut on hthe whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against ithe schemes of the devil. 12For jwe do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against kthe rulers, against the authorities, against lthe cosmic powers over mthis present darkness, against nthe spiritual forces of evil oin the heavenly places. 13Therefore ptake up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in qthe evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14Stand therefore, rhaving fastened on the belt of truth, and shaving put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15and, tas shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16In all circumstances take up uthe shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all vthe flaming darts of wthe evil one; 17and take sthe helmet of salvation, and xthe sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18praying yat all times zin the Spirit, awith all prayer and supplication. To that end, bkeep alert with all perseverance, making csupplication for all the saints, 19and dalso for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth eboldly to proclaim fthe mystery of the gospel, 20for which I gam an ambassador hin chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
21iSo that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, jTychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. 22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may kencourage your hearts.
23lPeace be to the brothers,4 and mlove with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace be with all who nlove our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
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