Face of a Warrior

You have got the face of a warrior

Set intently on the task at hand

Fighting the enemy

And defending your army

Every morning when you awake

You need to put the armour on

To start each day equipped

So you can stand up strong 

First up is the belt of truth

Buckled around your waist

To help you stand firm

And keep you on the straight

Second is the breastplate of righteousness

Sitting in the perfect place

To protect the fragile heart

And keep you a strong warrior

Third is protecting the feet

Equipping them with readiness

That comes from the gospel of peace

To keep you standing strong

Fourth is the shield of faith

Held up front and proud

To extinguish the flaming arrows

To put you off your fight 

Fifth is the helmet of salvation

Used to protect the head

And stop it being infiltrated and broken

By the thoughts of the enemy

Lastly is the sword of the spirit

All living, powerful and sharp

Ready to strike at the enemy

And ward off the evil one 

Jo Anne Kennedy

November 2014