From the album Stand Grow Build Shine
About This Song
Armour Up! turns Ephesians 6 into a get-ready-in-the-morning anthem for kids. Belt of truth, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit — every piece gets its own action, so kids can suit up head to toe and remember: God has given them everything they need for the day.
Devotional
Paul wrote about the armour of God while chained to a Roman soldier — he looked at the armour in front of him and saw a picture of everything God gives us.
Kids get dressed every morning. This song adds one more layer: truth buckled on, peace on your feet, faith held high, salvation guarding your thoughts, God's Word in your hand. None of it is armour we make — it is armour we receive.
Ask together: Which piece of the armour do you need most today? Try "putting it on" piece by piece as a morning prayer this week.
Lyrics
[Chorus] Armour up, armour up, stand strong in the Lord Armour up, armour up, with His mighty Word Truth! Peace! Faith! Salvation! Word! Let's go! Let's go! [Verse 1] The day is starting, sun is bright Gotta get ready for the fight God has given me His armour Strong and true and never broken Belt of truth is by my side When the hardest moments come, He helps me shine So I lift my head up, I plant my feet God has given me everything I need [Chorus 2] Buckle on tight, shine so bright Every piece fits just right Belt of truth, shoes of peace Stand your ground, don't back down God's armour is on me No need to fear [Verse 2] Helmet of salvation, God is near night and day Shield of faith held up high, He is with me all the way Sword of the Spirit shows life's way God gives me tools each and every day So I will plant my feet, I will stand in faith God is near, night and day [Bridge — actions!] Buckle truth — guard your heart Shoes of peace — now take your part Shield of faith — helmet on Sword of the Word — God makes me strong [Chant] Armour of truth — stand your ground! Armour of peace — don't back down! Armour of God in me — no need to fear! Armour on, shining bright — every piece! [Verse 3] God is mighty, He will help me Stand tall, I can be gentle I can be kind all the time When the day gets tough, I know what to do Put on God's armour — He'll carry me through [Outro] Stay strong — God's got me all day long Stay strong — God's got me all day long Thank You, Lord!
Suggested chord chart
Key: C major · Tempo: ~120 BPM (kids' pop) · Time: 4/4 NOTE: This is a suggested arrangement for playing along — simple open chords, great for kids' groups. [Chorus — "Armour up, armour up..."] C | F | G | C (x2) "Truth! Peace! Faith!..." : F | G | C | C [Verse — "The day is starting..."] C | Am | F | G (x2) "So I lift my head up..." : F | G | C | C [Chorus 2 — "Buckle on tight..."] C | F | G | C Am | F | G | C [Bridge — actions] F | C | G | Am F | C | G | G [Chant] C | F | C | G (repeat, clap on 2 and 4) [Outro — "Stay strong..."] F | G | C | C (x2, big finish)
Credits: Music and lyrics: Sandy Rock · Producer: Sandy R
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