Clothed and Confident?

Just in case you didn't check out Ephesians 6:12-18 yesterday....allow me to paraphrase (loosely, yet with tremendous respect for God's Word).

You can't see the enemy, yet the battle rages in spirit on the fields of the mind and heart. You will be defeated if you are not properly attired. Here's your spiritual "clothes"....rather, your armor: (1) stand strong, (2) fix your mind upon truth, (3) protect your heart by doing what's right, (4) ready yourself to share the good news, (5) put your faith out front (this is a tremendous defense), (6) be sure of your salvation, (7) stand on God's word, (8) pray in all the different ways you know how, and (9) stay alert.

I know this sounds kind of preachy, but a huge part of having an authentic relationship with God is understanding that the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (I Peter 5:8). If we are clothed and confident, we stand a much better chance of having an authentic and vibrant relationship with God. Consider the options?