I Put the Armor on Today

[Verse 1] Before the dawn can find my door Before my feet yet touch the floor I bow my head and seek His face I ask for strength, I ask for grace The world is loud with fear and lies A thousand shouts for compromise But in His word I clearly see Eternal truth that keeps me free [Pre-Chorus] I don't walk unprepared Into the fight waged everywhere [Chorus] So I put the armor on today And choose the Savior's solid way Waistguard of Truth around me tied The Spirit standing by my side The Breastplate guarding heart and soul As daily repentance makes me whole The Shield of Faith held strong and high Blocks fiery darts and turns the tide I cannot make it on my own Through the darkest days the world has known But heaven lights the path I trod The Holy Ghost leads me to God [Verse 2] The scriptures strengthen every seam And make the light within me gleam I lace my feet with gospel peace And pray that fear and anger cease When weakness whispers, "Just give in" The Lord reminds me who I am A child of covenant and light Prepared to stand for truth and right [Pre-Chorus] The battle changes day by day But heaven shows the safer way [Chorus] So I put the armor on today And choose the Savior's solid way Waistguard of Truth around me tied The Spirit standing by my side The Breastplate guarding heart and soul As daily repentance makes me whole The Shield of Faith held strong and high Blocks fiery darts and turns the tide I cannot make it on my own Through the darkest days the world has known But heaven lights the path I trod The Holy Ghost leads me to God [Bridge] Prayer buckles every piece in place Fasting helps me seek His face The Sabbath lifts my thoughts above Temple covenants speak of love His prophets warn, His prophets guide When shifting shadows try to hide The Sword of Spirit in my hand I follow where He gives command [Build] Not by power Not by might But by His Spirit day and night Not by wisdom of my own But by the voice I've come to know [Final Chorus] So I'll put the armor on each day And walk the covenant path He laid The Helmet fixed upon my mind Eternal promises divine The Shoes of Peace upon my feet The Sword of Spirit sure and sweet The Shield of Faith still lifted high Beneath the Lord of Earth and sky I know the storms will still be near I know the battle will be here But I will trust His voice alone The Holy Ghost will lead me home [Outro] Before the dawn can find my door I'll kneel as I have done before And put the armor on again And follow thee my Lord and Friend