I'm A Soldier In The Army Of God
Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct !
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of warfare !
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by Adversity, and
tested by fire !
I am a volunteer in this army and I am enlisted for eternity !
I will either retire in this army at the rapture or die in this army;
But I will not Get out, Sell out, be Talked out, or Pushed out !
I am Faithful, Reliable, Capable, and Dependable !
If my God needs me I am there !
If he needs me in Sunday school to teach children, work with youth,
help adults, or just sit and learn; he can use me because I am there.
I do not need to be Pampered, Petted, Primed up, Pumped up, Picked
up, or Pepped up !
I am a soldier !
No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or
lure me !
I am a soldier !
I am not a wimp !
I am in place saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His
name, and building His kingdom !
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me
handouts !
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to !
I am committed !
I cannot have my feelings hurt enough to turn me around !
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside !
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit !
When Jesus called me into this army, I had nothing and if I end up
with nothing, I will break even! I will win !
My God will supply all of my needs !
I am more than a conqueror !
I will always triumph !
I can do all things through Christ !
Devils cannot defeat me !
People cannot disillusion me !
Weather cannot weary me !
Sickness cannot stop me !
Battles cannot beat me !
Money cannot buy me !
Governments cannot silence me !
And hell cannot handle me !
I am a soldier !
Even death cannot destroy me !
For when my commander calls me from this battlefield, He will
promote me to a captain and bring me back to rule this world with
Him.
I am a soldier in the army and I'm marching, claiming victory !
I will not give up !
I will not turn around !
I am a soldier marching Heaven Bound !
God : Hello. Did you call me?
Me: Called you? No.. Who is this?
God : This is GOD. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.
Me: I do pray. Just makes me feel good. I am actually busy now. I am in the midst of something..
God : What are you busy at? Ants are busy too.
Me: Don't know. But I cant find free time. Life has become hectic. It's rush hour all the time.
God : Sure. Activity gets you busy. But productivity gets you results.
Activity consumes time. Productivity frees it.
Me: I understand. But I still cant figure out. By the way, I was not expecting YOU to buzz me on instant messaging chat.
God : Well I wanted to resolve your fight for time, by giving you some clarity. In this net era, I wanted to reach you through the medium you are comfortable with.
Me: Tell me, why has life become complicated now?
God : Stop analyzing life. Just live it. Analysis is what makes it complicated.
Me: why are we then constantly unhappy?
God : Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.
You are worrying because you are analyzing.
Worrying has become your habit. That's why you are not happy.
Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
God : Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..
God : Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
God : Diamond cannot be polished without friction.
Gold cannot be purified without fire.
Good people go through trials, but don't suffer.
With that experience their life become better not bitter.
Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?
God : Yes. In every terms, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Me: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why cant we be free from problems?
God : Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Me: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don't know where we are heading..
God : If you look outside you will not know where you are heading. Look inside.
Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken.
Eyes provide sight.
Heart provides insight.
Me: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?
God : Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you.
Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead.
You work with the compass. Let others work with the clock.
Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
God : Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go.
Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Me: What surprises you about people?
God : when they suffer they ask, "why me?" When they prosper, they never ask "Why me"
Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Me: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can't get the answer.
God : Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be.
Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it.
Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Me: How can I get the best out of life?
God : Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence.
Prepare for the future without fear.
Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
God : There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New Year with a new sense of inspiration.
God : Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don't believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs.
Life is a mystery to solve not a problem to resolve.
Trust me.
Life is wonderful if you know how to live.
Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
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