Take the helmet of salvation. (Ephesians 6:17)
Dear Father,
As I think of why salvation would be described as a helmet, I think of the purpose of the helmet being to prevent head injuries. Of course, in spiritual war we are not talking about physical injury to the head, rather injury to our minds and thought processes. Once again, the surest defense against being deceived by our enemy, against having our judgement impaired by temptation, against having our self image injured by harsh words and by apparent defeat, is the full knowledge of and belief in our salvation. It is that knowledge and belief that gives us the perspective we need to overcome these attacks and obstacles that can "mess with our heads".
Father, instill in these children the understanding of the assurance of their salvation when they have put their trust in you - Trust in you to save them even though they make many mistakes and sin often. Let that knowledge of their salvation in you allow them to keep their heads when attacked by temptation so that their judgement remains good and their decisions wise. May that knowledge allow them to put the put-downs and slights of other people in perspective as they know who they really are and to whom they really belong.
Amen
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