"With the breastplate of righteousness in place." Ephesians 6:14
Dear Father, protector of your people,
As I think of the significance of a breastplate, I imagine protection in battle from a frontal attack. As I relate that to our lives today, I understand that the surest protection against unjust attack, of attack against character and wrongful accusation is living a life of righteousness. Having a reputation that causes people to be unwilling to believe the attacks.
I pray that these children come quickly to understand the importance of a good and righteous reputation, one that can defend them against the frontal attacks that they will invariably face at some point or points in their lives. Give them keen insight that choosing to live rightly is the path that best allows them to stand confidently in all circumstances.
Protect them from the temptation to rationalize unrighteous acts. Give them your wisdom to recognize when they are being tempted to rationalize and justify actions that are not right. Help them to have the courage to ask the important question - "what is the right thing to do" and then the courage to follow through to follow that right path.
Reward them greatly when the choose righteousness, both in this life and the life to come.
Amen
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