"and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17
Spirit of God,
I see in this verse that our faith is not only to be defensive, but also to be aggressive and offensive. Storming the forces of darkness that hold the world captive. Jesus said that the gates of hell cannot stand up against the onslaught of his church.
I pray that you will fill these children with the power of your word that you have given to us and that their knowledge of your word will empower them and spur them to march into enemy territory to free captives. I don't know what that looks like for them. It may mean that they themselves march into enemy territory or that they support those who do. But even if they support those who do, help them to see that there are captives all around them whenever they go, people held captive by the lies and deceit of the evil one, without hope, without power, without the true joy that can only come from your indwelling. May your word fill them with wisdom, power and strength to break the chains of darkness.
Amen
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