The FULL Armor

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Eph 6:13-17 (NASB) I have realized that some days I go to put on my armor, but I don't get the full armor put on. I might forget to pick up that shield some days. Other days I might leave my sword behind. Scripture includes the word "full" for a reason - we do have a temptation to do it halfway sometimes. I am challenged to make sure I have every piece of my armor put on properly as I face the day. That is the only way I will be able to stand firm and be fully equipped to face what this fallen world will throw my way.