armor

Ephesians 6:10-18
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

Notice there is no protection for our back - we are to continually look and move forward, not go backwards.... something that has been hard for me recently.

I love how his arm is around me with his hand on my shoulder, and looking at this I can feel his face pressing into mine for a sweet sweet kiss. I miss him and his sweet kisses so so much but I can't keep thinking at the same time how very thankful I am that I had the time I did with him and I wouldn't change it for the world.
lu & mu my sweet joe.

50% effaced but still closed - sweet pea is at a -1 position, which means she is only 1 cm up from my pelvis, she is sitting where she will likely be when she starts her descent into this world. next appointment is next Thursday!! :-)