A Soldier for Christ

 The Plan: Prepare for battle.

When I was walking in the park that day, I asked God about my posture and why that was so important, He had given me the image of a soldier. At that moment I dismissed that and kind of thought it was silly.

This week I was feeling kind of bombarded with information, because of the mountain that I face I was reading and listening to so much and I kind of felt overwhelmed like I was supposed to do this and not do that. I was even texting my pastor and asking him questions. He reminded me to believe in my miracle but also pray for God's will for my life. I took some quiet time and was seeking God. He reminded me about the soldier. What do soldiers do? They prepare for battle!! What do soldiers use and carry with them? Weapons!! What do soldiers wear? Armor!!

Preparing for the battle is a daily thing. I should wear my armor every day because the devil is out looking for ways to attack every day. The weapons I use and carry are worship, prayer, and the Word of God. I am in process of putting all this into practice. The devil has used many tactics to keep me from doing these things, but it is time for me to rise up and do what God has called me to do. I know this isn't just for me, this is for everyone. 

Tuesday morning when I was getting ready to go meet up with Jenny. God was putting this blog on my heart and had given me the title. Later on that afternoon, I sent Jenny a text with a brief description of what my blog was going to be about this week. She told me that when God first gave her the gym, she had no idea what she would do. So she asked God what His plans were. His response, "I am training up soldiers for Christ." She said that has been on her mind since she met me.

Wednesday came around and I got ready for church and I was coming up with excuses not to go. The weather was going to be bad, I was tired and I was having pain in my neck and shoulders. I now know that was the enemy trying to keep me from going. We were starting a new bible study on Elijah. I had bought my book the day before so I was prepared. The devil was trying to tell me that the study was starting next week so I can just stay home. I had made up my mind that I wasn't going and I sat down and was looking at my phone and I saw a message that said "the new bible study was starting tonight." I jumped out of my chair and showed up for the class. I knew I had to be there it wasn't something I wanted to miss. I know this bible study is going to push me to the next level. Like I said this isn't just for me. God is calling for more soldiers.

The mountain that I face is part of the process that God is wanting to take me through. The process is going to bring me closer to Him. To help me to intimately know Him through worship, to sharpen my weapons of prayer and His Word, and to help me suit up for battle with the Armor of God.

 It is time for promotion from warriors to soldiers. I am taking the stand and rising up. I'm suited up and ready for what God is calling me to. Right now I am writing this blog but I have a feeling that God is preparing me to come out from behind this blog. 

The Plan: Stand strong, suit up, and get ready to fight your spiritual battle.

My story isn't just my story it is your story too! We all have a story!