I consider this life a battlefield between good and evil, but I realized that in the past year or so, I've pretty much just taken off my uniform and started wandering around aimlessly, not fighting for either side. So I've resolved to get my life back on track and start taking steps to rejoin the fight on the right side (it helps that I know who is going to win!). I'm sharing what I wrote down last night, because if other people know about it, I'm much more likely to actually do it. Here's what I wrote:
I know it will take time and the help of my fellow soldiers, but slowly...
- I will put my spiritual armor back on and start serving God on the front lines again.
- I will use all the weapons God provides to vanquish my demons.
- I will focus on saving others' lives, rather than being distracted by comparing myself to others.
- I will rely on God's strength, because I know that mine is insufficient for the task at hand, but His can do more than I could ever ask or imagine.
- I will listen carefully for God's direction, rather than determining my own battle plan, for I know he sees the bigger picture, while I only have a shortsighted and jumbled perspective.
- I will surround myself with others that I know are willing and able to fight by my side and help protect me from the enemies, not just those who are entertaining or popular.
- I will admit my weaknesses and failures to God and those fighting around me, so they can know where to guard against potential invasions from the enemy.
- I will humble myself before God, for I am small and helpless and will surely be lost without his strength and mercy.
- I will not count the cost of the battle, but count and re-count the victories God brings, whether big or small.
- I will rest when the battle becomes to great for me -- retreat back from the front lines to bask in God's healing and renewing presence until He sends me back, stronger than ever before.
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