Being battle-ready isn’t about what we can do on our own. 1. Being transformed means putting on your __________________________. Ephesians 6:10-17 The belt of ________________________ (3 John 4) The Breastplate of ___________________(2 Corinthians 5:21) The shoes of _______________________ (Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18, John 16:33) The shield of _______________________(Hebrews 11:6) The helmet of ______________________ (Acts 4:12) The sword of the ___________________ (Psalm 119:1, Matthew 4:4) 2. Being ________________________ means that we realize that we are soldiers for Christ. 2 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 4: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Matthew 12:30 What is your motivation that will call you to action? Are there people you need to pray for? 3. Being transformed means we rely on _______________ for direction and marching orders. Over and over through Scripture, we see people obey God despite overwhelming odds. Transforming our minds means we are BATTLE READY. Going Deeper Questions: 1. What are some character traits of your Heavenly Father that He has shown His faithfulness to you in? 2. Renewing our minds includes renewing the way we think about our Heavenly Father. Discuss why renewing our minds is important as it relates to discipleship. 3. Proverbs states that death and life are in the power of the tongue. Take a moment and speak life and encouragement a) over someone in your group (in service) or b) your situation (online chat) 4. Guarding and renewing our minds starts with challenging our thoughts, taking them captive and lining them up with the truth of God’s Word. The enemy is called the father of lies. Spiritual fathers and mothers are responsible for raising up the next generation of spiritual sons and daughters. Why does it matter what we spend time thinking about?