How To Be a Good Soldier: In the Army of the Lord
one of the world's greatest men was an apostle named Paul
and when he when he wrote this text he was behind prison walls
he had been arrested for preaching God's Holy Word
now Isn't that the craziest thing that you have ever heard
Paul was on death row, his natural life was about to end
so he began writing these words with an anointed pen
one day in his cell, he observed some soldiers going through their motions
so he penned these words about spiritual discipline and spiritual devotion
he wrote to his son Timothy about the realities of Christian warfare
to inform him that in order to walk like Christ you must be bold and be prepared
to live godly in Christ you will suffer some persecution
just stay prayerful for the Holy Spirit will give you spiritual infusion
ONE- to be a good soldier, you must stay strong and endure hard times
to serve in God's army remain focused and stay in line
for It won't be easy to do God's work staying on the right path
just stand tall and persevere in your mission
and remember the love for you Jesus has
TWO- to be a good soldier, you must believe in the cause
for God's Kingdom is at stake, there's no time to stop and pause
THREE- to be a good soldier, you must follow the chain of command
It's not only about you, It's about God's master plan
FOUR- to be a good soldier, you must follow orders and learn to obey
submit your will and soul to God and do whatever He says
FIVE- to be a good soldier, you must always know your place
make sure you're standing in it to receive God's mercy and grace
SIX- to be a good soldier, you must know how to use your weapon right
carry the Sword of the Spirit It's loaded with God's insights
SEVEN- to be a good soldier, stay at your post until you're relieved
for the enemy will try to sneak in, wherever he can plant a seed
on the spiritual battlefield you will the wounded and those in despair
hold to your position for God's angels will always be near
so endure the hard times for there will be plenty more
believe in the cause, that's what you're fighting for
follow the appropriate chain of command
follow orders and put all in God's hands
know your place in the ministry and where you belong
know how to handle your weapons, remain focused and stay strong
and last but not least, never leave your post
until you are properly relieved by the Spirit of The Holy Ghost
Copyright © Louise Nelson | Year Posted 2007
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