DRESS FOR STRESS - #1

It's Monday morning and, for many of you, it's the start of another work week.  So you go to your closet to pick out a business suit, a work uniform, or something appropriate to wear.

Time is getting away from you--you'd better hurry, or you'll be late to work.  You're thinking, "I should pray, but I don't have time!"  YES YOU DO!  Let me show you an easy way to pray while you're getting dressed for the day.

I'd like you to put on (pray on) a "spiritual suit."  God has one just your size!  You'll find it in Ephesians 6:10-20.  So, for the next couple of weeks, I'll be writing about the new wardrobe the Lord wants you to PUT ON and faithfully wear each and every day.

This spiritual suit comes with instructions.  Let's look at Vs. 10-11:  Here the Lord is asking us to "be strong in the power of His might."  The only way that'll ever happen is if we PUT ON the whole suit of (spiritual) armor that He's issued us.  Why must we wear this suit?  "So we'll be able to STAND against the wiles (strategies; tricks; deception) of the devil."

It's becoming more-and-more STRESSFUL in the workplace and the marketplace these days because of competition, downsizing, the economy, unemployment, etc.  It's a real "pressure cooker" of an environment!  Therefore, we must COVER ourselves with protective clothing (God's armor).  It's so essential in order to defend against STRESS!

STRESS is a s-l-o-w, but deadly, killer!  Therefore, let us guard against it by "praying on" each piece of armor everyday.  Let us DRESS for STRESS!