NEW LIFE

Ephesians 6:14 - Stand firm then, with the BELT of TRUTH buckled around your waist, with the BREASTPLATE of RIGHTEOUSNESS...

The 1st piece of clothing we put on on is the BELT OF TRUTH, (a thick/broad girdle), which covered the regenerative/reproductive organs of the body.  For a woman, this means "the womb."  This was to protect "the seed of truth" (God's holy seed; His "living" Word).  Once we have the Word living inside of us, we are cleansed from within.  The Word of God is the "cleansing agent."  Now we have eternal life...but not necessarily abundant life.  [John 3:3-7; 15:3]

Next, we're to put on the BREASTPLACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (we're given "a new heart").  Once we receive this new heart, the blood of Jesus Christ starts to flow from it into our brain and cleanses us from our old nature.  The blood of Jesus Christ gives us spiritual life--abundant life--an endless supply.  His blood flows through our bodies and our minds; and, it is through His blood that we "live and move."  Our new heart is the "heart of God."  It comes with His will, His ways, His purposes, and His assignments.  This heart--and only this heart--contains the POWER to change the way we live.  This is the "control center," which sends messages to the mind.
[Ezekiel 18:31; Acts 17:28]

I urge you to keep putting on this spiritual outfit for you'll be properly attired with his garments,
safely covered and equipped to deal life's circumstances, difficulties, and STRESS in your day.

[Note:  There's more pieces we need to put on before we're ready to face our day.  Tomorrow we'll learn about spiritual footwear.]


Remember to--
                             DRESS for STRESS so you can BE at your BEST!!!