Day 86 Flu Season

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take 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 dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12

Well, I've got Daniel's cold and I'm considering rolling out the Vitamin C and Echinacea with everyone else, but I'm not doing the flu shot yet, not until I have to. Might as well rely on my own immune system as long as I can. (You know I'm stubborn. ;) To fight the flu, doctors recommend that you make sure your immune system has a boost with extra vitamins, get a flu shot, avoid people who are sick, wash your hands, and get enough rest.

So what is your strategy to combat a spiritual virus? What is your plan to be spiritually healthy and not weakened by a spiritual flu? In Ephesians, Paul urges believers to build up their spiritual immune system so they are prepared to step into spiritual battle.

The same way you work to stay physically healthy, take steps to stay spiritually healthy, too. Equip yourself with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer. You don’t only need one or two of these protections to keep yourself spiritually healthy. You need them all!

The spiritual disciplines can help you get and stay spiritually strong: Put on the full armor of God with solitude, prayer, obedience, Bible study, confession, generosity, serving, and worship. What are you doing now to live a spiritually healthy lifestyle? How can you make sure you are staying healthy during this year of your life?

Don’t be surprised when spiritual battles come; be ready. For the important battle is not against the worldly forces, but the spiritual ones. Take a minute to make a list of spiritual disciplines that are part of your life. Is there anything missing in your armor? Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Take some time today to be still with the Lord. Love you, hon.