As children of our Father God
Sons and daughters of the light
We belong to our heavenly King
And turn away the dark of night
We wear the breastplate of righteousness
Putting it on with faith and love
The helmet of salvation’s hope
Protects our heads above
The Lord Jesus died for us
As payment for our sin
He endured the wage, a gruesome death
Fought the battle and did win
No power on earth was strong enough
To keep Him in the grave
An angel of the Lord came down
And rolled the stone away
On the third day, He was raised to life
And seated at God’s right hand
His enemies made His footstool
He reigned over all the land
He gave His body and His blood
For our salvation to receive
When we confess Him as our Lord
And in our hearts believe
At all times, be full of joy
In everything, give thanks
This is God’s good and perfect will
For all our earthly days
Live in peace and harmony
With friend and foe the same
Hold on to good, avoid the bad
Bring honor to God’s name
Utter prayers without ceasing
Do not quench the Spirit’s fire
Let the God of peace Himself
Fulfill your heart’s desire
May your body, mind, and spirit
Be blameless in His eye
As the Holy Spirit cleanses you
And makes you sanctified
Daily read the Word of God
As the verses come alive
And remember this little ditty
From 1st Thessalonians 5.