good post , I agree. Also it is important to point out that every army needs training: we are in this training every time we lean upon and praise him through out the hard times and the good ones, every trial we face is an chance to learn more of his provision, mercy and grace for every believer, however if we choose to complain and shrink back, we forfeit that chance and must continue training in that area of our life. This is the time to draw near to Him like never before, pray, seek him daily, study the word with all diligence, because there are many false doctrine being taught and many precious souls being led astray.
Our greatest source of strength is secured in daily prayer, our ability to wield the sword of truth is secured in daily study. remember this life is but a vapor and what we do now not only determines our eternal destiny , but those whom we influence through out our daily lives...