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So, a few hours after my last post, I came across the video below.  But before we get there, I want to show you two other things on my mind.  The first come from Ephesians

… be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Actually, video next :

Edit (2009.07.18):  I noticed the video I originally posted here no longer works, so I’ve changed it to this one.  Same song, just different video.

And finally, I leave you with the Warriors Creed.  I’m not sure who wrote this or even where I got it from.

Warriors Creed

I Am a Soldier

Author unknown

I am a soldier in the army of God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
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 experience, tried 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 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.

I am a soldier. I am not a baby.
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 bad 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.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win.
My God will supply all 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.
I am a soldier, in the Army, I’m marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.

There are four kinds of soldiers:
1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365.
2. Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon, or twice a year: Christmas and Easter.
3. Guard Status: Backing up the Active Duty group.
4. AWOL! Absent With Out the Lord.

Which kind are you? Be an army of one for an audience of One.

A  time is drawing near.  A time where there are no more tears, there is no more pain.  A time is coming where we will worship in spirit and in Truth.  It starts now.  Look out Brookings, look out Madison.  Look out South Dakota and Look out USA.  Look out world.  A King is coming.  The King of kings, the Lord of lords.  He came to this earth some 2000 years ago.  His own put him on the cross, his own crucified him.  He died.  Three days later, he rose from the dead.  He didn’t stay in the grave, and He’s not staying in heaven forever!

I stand today, and I offer all that I am to this king, the King of glory.  I stand today, offering all that I am to this lord, my Lord.  Today, I stand before my God.

Everywhere I look around me, I see a war.  A war of good and evil.  There are battles every day.  There are battles every minute.  It’s real, and we are all apart of it, whether or not we want to be.  I’m sick and tried of caving in to the other side.  I’m sick and tired of walking away from my God.  I’m sick and tired of letting satan win these battles.

The devil has already lost the war, so why do we let him win the battles.  No more.  No more.

God the Father offered something to us.  We live in sin, we live for ourselves.  He said their were consequences for doing such things, death.  But then He did the unthinkable.  He offered His son, and poured out His wrath on Him.  His son’s name is Jesus, the Christ.  He said for whoever would believe in His son’s name, He would give the right to become children of God, children born of God.

So what can we do, how can we possibly respond.  The only thing I can think is to offer our hearts so completely go God, to offer our lives as a living sacrifice.

Today I stand to fight.  Today, I vow to shake everything that can be shaken.

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.
I am a soldier, in the Army, I’m marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.
(excerpt from Warriors Creed – I am a Soldier)

People get ready!  Jesus is Coming!  Will you stand with me today?  Will you fight beside me for the King?