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Jesus, My war captain · The Call to Women in Faith Podcast

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  Where do you derive your strength from?
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  When the storm of life hurls you into the throes of despair,
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  how do you keep your calm and stay resilient?
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  When you know who is on your team and what strengths they bring to the table,
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  a vision morphs into reality.
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  We apply this principle to almost everything,team sports,
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  organizing a party,employing hired help and in our professional lives.
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  So, why would our spiritual life be any different?
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  "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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  " -Romans 10:17 When you spend time in scripture, pay attention to the character of God.
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  In prayer, when you are counting your blessings, pay attention to what He has done.
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  His omnipotence will come to life.
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  His faithfulness will be underscored and His everlasting love for you will become prevalent.
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  Now, remember He is your war captain.
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  When you are fighting any sort of bad, evil, hard situation, He is there with you.
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  He is leading you as any good war captain should, learn to follow and listen to instructions.
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  Some orders will come as a whisper, some as a nod and some as a command barked, loud and clear.
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  Just follow, derive your strength from the one who is leading.
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  Let it sink in.
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  The Almighty is leading you as your war captain.
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  The one that never lost a battle and will never lose one.
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  Follow and be led to victory.
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  The one that conquered death is your source of resilience.
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  "Have I not commanded you?
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  Be strong and of good courage;
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  do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
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  " -Joshua 1:9 Dear Jesus, You who conquered death are my war captain.
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  I have nothing to fear,teach me how to follow you and give me the ability to hear your orders while you safely take me to the shore of resilience.
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  Thank you for leading me through life's ups and downs.
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  Amen!