We are the church

Don't feel guilty about missing church service today. A "Church" is building or structure (used to worship). Today, the word has also come to mean a group of followers. We are the Church. We don't need a building or even a tent to worship in, nor do we have to wait for a specific day or time to give thanks, give praise, or apologize for our sins. We can do that anywhere, any time.

Just as soldiers on the battlefield, sailors at sea, or pioneers in distant, untamed lands found times to worship without a fancy, air conditioned building, so too can we give proper praise and thanks at home, work, or in nature.

We do need other Christians--none of us is going to get it all correct, all the time. By joining with other Christians and learning together, we can understand the Bible better. We can join a group of fellow Christians online or in person. Our family can be our church. 

Remember that filling pews is not as important as making prayers.

Understanding the Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us that we need to "put on the armor of God"; 

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;

The Armor of God isn't body armor, it's not invisible chainmail. You can't pray pieces of protection. God is your protection. HE is your armor, when you trust in Him.

In olden times, "putting on armor" meant to prepare for battle--you donned protective gear. God doesn't hammer away on some enormous anvil, forging shiny breastplates for us. We don't need physical or mental armor to protect us. God will protect us, if we just trust in Him.