I don't believe any soldier goes to war hoping to be defeated. What would be the point of that? Yet, if we expect to be victorious in the battles of life, it stands to reason that we become skillful in battle. It takes courage to live the life of faith. To stand up in the face of trouble and declare God's promises over your life is no small fete. Whether it's declaring healing over symptoms of sickness in your body, or provision when you have given your last cent to the Lord; knowing who you are in Christ and what His Word says is yours, is essential. The battle of faith isn't won once and then forgotten. It must be fought again and again, if we want to keep living in the victory Jesus secured for us. While he is permitted, the devil will never rest in his pursuit to keep us from living in the abundant life that is rightfully ours. God has given us all the weaponry we need in order to overcome ever one of his whiles and strategies against us. It's time to sharpen our spiritual senses to stay in tune with the Holy Spirit as He trains and instructs us in the truth of God's Word. His leading will cause us to boldly charge forward in confidence of victory. We will take back whatever the enemy has stolen. Don't be lazy and caught off guard soldier, be skilled in battle, the victory is yours!