Give me Strength

I follow some great pages on facebook one of them is www.Godsnotdead.com.  This is a quote they posted:

God didn't give you the strength to get back on your feet so that you can run back to the same thing that knocked you down.  

I love this idea.  I also remember that the scriptures instruct us to put on the whole armor of God and tell us what it is. 

Ephesians 6:10-18

 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, Holy Spirit, and the word of God can help us daily.  We begin with prayer, meditation, seeking for these things in our lives.  I figure if we are counseled to put on God's armor He means for us to protect ourselves.