THE CHRISTIAN WARRIOR The modern day stereotype of a “warrior” is a fantasy creation of video game players and “meme” creators made up by people who have never been in real hand to hand combat (other than in their video games, or fantasy Anime world). The modern-day , warped concept of a warrior is someone who is dark, ominous,unpredictable, someone to be feared and respected because they are feared. This concept is PURE NONSENSE. Let's take a look at what God says about going into battle. God's warrior is humble, placing all trust in God, giving God the glory, and relying on God's power to make the difference, not his own. Think of David and Goliath, David's FAITH is what won that battle, God provided the victory. God's warrior is Light (not dark), accessible, mild, humble, and reluctant to go into battle, he “trains” daily, by teaching himself to listen for and do God's will. Let's take a look at the Christian warrior : Ephesians 6:13-18:

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” The enemies are the “forces of darkness” the armour is in general DEFENSIVE in use, the sword is simply God's word, which cuts through evil, deceit, duplicity, and lies among other weapons of the Devil. There is nothing ominous or dangerous about the warrior of God. He is a force for good and never to be feared. Respect for the Christian warrior is a non-issue, the glory goes to God, with the warrior being a mere servant. “Praying in the Spirit” means always staying in tune with God's will, not your own.