Living as both a son/daughter of God and a spiritual warrior means embracing your identity and stepping boldly into your role in Christ. How can we live this out?
1. Embrace Your Identity as a Son or Daughter
First, you must understand your sonship. Romans 8:15 reminds us that we’ve received the Spirit of adoption, enabling us to call God “Abba, Father.” This truth means you are loved, chosen, and secure in Him.
Reflect on scriptures like Galatians 4:6-7 and Ephesians 1:5 to deepen this understanding. Live from love, not for love, knowing your value isn’t based on performance but on God’s unconditional love. This mindset frees you to fight battles with confidence. Victory is already ours — if we believe it!
2. Adopt a Soldier Mindset
We must be mission-oriented in this life. A soldier knows their purpose and mission. As followers of Christ, our mission is to glorify God, grow in Christlike character, and advance His Kingdom (Matthew 28:19-20).
Train Daily
Soldiers train consistently, and so must we! Develop habits of:
Daily worship
Daily time in the Word
Daily witness
Spend time in prayer to build your spiritual “muscles.” Ephesians 6:10-18 outlines the armor of God — learn it and live it!
Endure Hardship
2 Timothy 2:3 encourages us to endure hardship as good soldiers of Christ. Challenges are opportunities for growth. Amen?! Trust God’s refining process (James 1:2-4).
3. Walk in Authority
Recognize your authority! Luke 10:19 reminds us that Jesus has given believers power over spiritual darkness.
Stand firm against fear, doubt, and sin.
Renew your mind daily (Romans 12:2).
Speak life by declaring truth and blessings that align with God’s Word.
4. Cultivate Discipline and Obedience
Surrender fully. A soldier follows orders without hesitation. Seek God’s will and obey, even when it’s tough.
Living in community is vital. Soldiers function best as part of an army. Surround yourself with other believers who encourage and challenge you (Hebrews 10:24-25).
5. Persevere in Faith
Stay focused on Christ. Fix your eyes on Jesus, the ultimate example of obedience and victory (Hebrews 12:1-2).
Remember the end goal: a soldier fights knowing victory is assured. Romans 8:37 assures us that we are more than conquerors through Christ!
A Prayer for You
Father God,Thank You for adopting me as Your child and calling me into Your Kingdom. Help me to walk confidently in my identity as Your beloved and to fight as a soldier in Your army, from a place of victory. Equip me with Your armor, fortify my faith, and guide me to live for Your glory.In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Living as both a son/daughter and a soldier is about balancing intimacy with God and readiness to stand firm for His Kingdom. Stay rooted in His love, and you’ll walk in victory. You’ve got this, friend!
Pastor Sarah Bell
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