"Put Off & Put On"

The Bible contains multiple commands to Put Off and to Put On certain things in prayer. Thus every Christian should be a Put-On!

In Jesus’ name, in obedience to God’s Word, and at this very moment by faith…I choose to be strong in the Lord by putting on the Whole Armor of God, yes…I realize that my warfare is not really against people, but against demons, So I stand my ground here in prayer against all evil and… I gird myself with the Belt of Truth, living by Bible Facts, not by Fickle Feelings. I shod my feet with the Good News of Peace, ready to share Jesus with others. I place the Shield of Faith over my heart, quenching every Dart of Fear. I place the Helmet of Salvation over my mind, certain of my Rapture & Heaven. I take the Sword of the Spirit, speaking God’s Word aloud over every situation. And I pray for God’s People & God’s Preachers, for their boldness and free speech! (Ephesians 6:10-20)

I put off the Ashes of my past failures and mistakes; Instead I put on the Beauty of my potential and the Beauty of my future! I put off Mourning… casting off all regrets, all disappointments, and grief; Instead I put on the Garment of Praise, shouting & singing aloud to the Lord! I put off the spirit of Heaviness… throwing off depressing thoughts & emotions; Instead I put on the Oil of Joy, as I now smile, laugh and revel in God’s presence! (Isaiah 61:3)

I also put off all anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, and filthy talk from my mouth. Yes, I put off the Old Man that used to lie and exaggerate; Instead I put on the New Man that is renewed and created in God’s image. (Colossians 3:8-10) I put off my old Evil Nature & Former way of life that was lustful and deceived; Instead, right now I put on Spiritually Renewed Thoughts & Attitudes. Further, I again put on the New Man that is created righteous, holy and true. (Ephesians 4:22-24)

I now greatly rejoice in the Lord and I allow my soul to be joyful because... He has clothed me with the Garments of Salvation, And He has covered me with the Robe of Rightstanding with God. Glory! (Isaiah 61:10)

Thank you Dr. Dan Cheatham.

Elder Dre