Armor Up

By David Dickson; illustrations by Darren Rawlings

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young woman reading

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girl raising hand in seminary

Yes, Johanna?

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girl talking

So, the armor of God. That never seemed very relevant to me.

I’m not in battles every day! Not even spiritual ones.

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seminary teacher talking to class

Have you ever lost your temper? Or felt hopeless?

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girl talking

Well, yeah. Everybody has. That’s not what I think of as battle.

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woman talking

Satan uses many tactics against us, such as …

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monsters and girl

discouragement,

anger,

hopelessness or despair.

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girl with armor and sword, facing monsters

Believe me, these are all a battle for your spirit. And the armor of God can help!

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girl on bike, girl walking

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bike tire splashing mud

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girl on bike apologizing to girl splashed with mud

Oh no! I’m so sorry!

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girl thinking of fighting monsters

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girl on bike, girl walking and talking

It’s OK. I know you didn’t mean to do it.

I’m not mad at all. The armor did its job!