LIFE IS A BATTLE, AND WE ARE ALL SOLDIERS.
We may not wear a uniform, eat in a mess hall, or dodge actual bullets for a living, but we are in a war—a very crucial one. Just walk into any room of people and you’ll find immeasurable pain and wounds. On the outside we wear our camouflage well, but on the inside, deep within our own souls, we realize life is conflict. It is traceable to a single source: Satan, the adversary of our souls.
Written by two US Army Green Berets, The Warrior’s Soul provides a guide for how to apply the techniques of a true warrior in the spiritual realm by emphasizing five core elements:
- A cause greater than self—why we fight
- A settled memory—the link between history and current circumstances
- A personal intensity—eager for challenges and undistracted by personal issues
- An unflagging optimism—an absolute commitment to never surrender
- A deep camaraderie—a personal commitment to fellow warriors
True warriors are willing to stand when others bow. With this first-rate preparation for spiritual battle you can stand strong and see victory.
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5 STARS
What a powerful book. Good for all Christians, men AND women. And I say that as a woman. Even if you only glean a small amount from this book, it's worth it. One of my favorites has to be the chapter called, "The Power of the Ten-Second Prayer." It recalls times when there wasn't any time for long winded prayer, it was time for a quick desperate, heartfelt "we need help now Lord." There was one particular time that was given. I liked how it was said that after offering everything he had in that statement, it was basically, "now it's over to you God." And he didn't forget to thank God when it was answered.
The scripture references are so good seen through the eyes of military warriors. Makes you think. So does some of the experiences that are shared.
Another chapter that I felt worth mentioning was "Unflagging Optimism". It's talking about "being in the zone" and at least 2 things that can take you out, although we know there are others too. Two little words, fear and anger. Excessive fear and excessive anger just knock us out of the zone. Blurring our vision, robbing of our potential and sapping our strength. The antidote being optimism and confidence (formed in God).
This was just a quick taste of some of the nuggets that I enjoyed but there was so much more.
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It was mentioned that a song by Toby Keith's, "If I were Jesus" on Shock'n Y'all CD made a big impact. Another song on that album is "American Soldier" that he felt was worth the mention too.
Chapter 6 has an intro from a Ancient Near Eastern Proverb that hit me:
I you dwell in the past you lose an eye. If you forget the past you lose both eyes!
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