Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong  (1 Corinthians 16:13).

You are in a battle.

You are under attack from multiple directions.

Society fills your head with lies about who you are and what you should want and be and do.

The enemy seeks to devour you, one minute telling you you are good for nothing, the next trying to convince you that you should be king of the world. 

Your own heart will betray you, rising up to claim the throne that is rightly God’s.

You must stand and fight, Beloved. Fight for your very self, fight to the limits of your strength and beyond, knowing two things:

First, your strength will not be enough.

Second, you do not fight alone.

You have a Champion who fights with you, and who will bring you victory.

But you are still called to strap on the armor, pick up your sword, and stand.

So…do that.

Happy Thursday, Beloved.