Soldier Up
I came into this world way ahead of schedule at 28 weeks weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Prior to my delivery, the doctor told my mom I would have a 50/50 chance for survival. However, I would most likely be petite, have a failure to thrive, possible intellectual disabilities and may also be blind. All my mother heard was, “...there was a chance…” She prayed to God to let me live and be healthy, and He could do whatever he wanted with me.
“Soldier Up”.
I have been through many battles some of these one may recognize: teen parenthood, domestic violence, chronic illness, illness of a child, building a home, divorce. Apprenticed in many duties: caregiver, single mother, minster, hotel general manager, mental health provider, youth …show more content…
They were merely the bootcamp of life, simply the training I would require in future of God’s plan to assist the people I am called as a Chaplain to light the way for. It is my calling as a Chaplain to use the gift of discernment to see the good, the gifts, and the strengths in people. After having experienced so many apprenticeships , I am able to discern where those gifts might be used.
I am merely a soldier of Christ who has lived through many battles with God-given grace and has strengthened my faith by giving it all over to God, learning from each experience and in learning, establishing a routine of self-care . In caring for my armor, I am taking care of and nurturing my faith.
My faith in God has gotten me through each battle, make no mistake, I have been dealt many blows that have left physical and emotional scars, but I am healed through my faith. I have found that when a soldier of Christ is knocked to their knees, the battle has just begun, for through God’s grace you will stand and you will succeed. I know I …show more content…
The Shield of Faith is only as big as one grows it. The size of the shield and its ability to block me and others is directly proportionate to my faith; it defends the whole armor and I practice recognizing and blocking the attacks from the world so as to protect my armor, my very faith itself, by acknowledging worldly attacks, growth and learning opportunities.
The Sword of the Spirit is the word of God-the Bible. Just as a swordsman must practice constantly so must we as soldiers, for if we do not, its full strength and purpose cannot be wielded and we cannot defend with the Sword of Truth, the word of God, when called. A sword can only be made stronger by having the metal heated and folded, and so too must you utilize the word to heat the fire in your soul for Christ, and then fold the word into your understanding so that you may strengthen your ability to wield the sword of truth with accuracy and
I came into this world way ahead of schedule at 28 weeks weighing only 2 pounds, 2 ounces. Prior to my delivery, the doctor told my mom I would have a 50/50 chance for survival. However, I would most likely be petite, have a failure to thrive, possible intellectual disabilities and may also be blind. All my mother heard was, “...there was a chance…” She prayed to God to let me live and be healthy, and He could do whatever he wanted with me.
“Soldier Up”.
I have been through many battles some of these one may recognize: teen parenthood, domestic violence, chronic illness, illness of a child, building a home, divorce. Apprenticed in many duties: caregiver, single mother, minster, hotel general manager, mental health provider, youth …show more content…
They were merely the bootcamp of life, simply the training I would require in future of God’s plan to assist the people I am called as a Chaplain to light the way for. It is my calling as a Chaplain to use the gift of discernment to see the good, the gifts, and the strengths in people. After having experienced so many apprenticeships , I am able to discern where those gifts might be used.
I am merely a soldier of Christ who has lived through many battles with God-given grace and has strengthened my faith by giving it all over to God, learning from each experience and in learning, establishing a routine of self-care . In caring for my armor, I am taking care of and nurturing my faith.
My faith in God has gotten me through each battle, make no mistake, I have been dealt many blows that have left physical and emotional scars, but I am healed through my faith. I have found that when a soldier of Christ is knocked to their knees, the battle has just begun, for through God’s grace you will stand and you will succeed. I know I …show more content…
The Shield of Faith is only as big as one grows it. The size of the shield and its ability to block me and others is directly proportionate to my faith; it defends the whole armor and I practice recognizing and blocking the attacks from the world so as to protect my armor, my very faith itself, by acknowledging worldly attacks, growth and learning opportunities.
The Sword of the Spirit is the word of God-the Bible. Just as a swordsman must practice constantly so must we as soldiers, for if we do not, its full strength and purpose cannot be wielded and we cannot defend with the Sword of Truth, the word of God, when called. A sword can only be made stronger by having the metal heated and folded, and so too must you utilize the word to heat the fire in your soul for Christ, and then fold the word into your understanding so that you may strengthen your ability to wield the sword of truth with accuracy and