Sometimes I feel that, at my age, I should not struggle so much in my spiritual walk. I try really hard, but I know I should be doing better.

Someone is no doubt thinking, “Man, you don’t get it. You should know better . . .” I get it. I do know better. But sometimes I think those thoughts anyway. That’s why I can never read words like these often enough:

Ephesians 6

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 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.
   18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit . . .

Notice, it’s “the strength of his might.” It’s “the armor of God.” Meditate on that as you begin another week.