Day 4: Winning the Wars Within

Have you ever known the army or military force to go out on a mission without a plan in place? I hope not, for our sake and the sake of their lives as well. The same goes for you, having a plan in place is on the same lines of importance. On Day 1 we talked about identifying your giant(s), knowing them by name. The reason I had you identify the giants that you’re facing, is because the next step is to have a “Tent Strategy” meeting. A Tent Strategy is a secluded place where you go to meet with your Commander-in-Chief (God) to strategize a plan of action to defeat the Goliath within. Your Tent Strategy may take place in your office, your prayer room, while working out, or even a quiet place outside-any place where you are unhindered from the outside world of opinions.  

Your Strategy plan may not come in the form the world or yourself are accustom to. For example when David confirmed to King Saul that he would be the one to battle Goliath, King Saul immediately clothed David in his personal battle gear, which King Saul was accustom to. However, for others this would have been a sign of honor to wear, but for David it was very uncomfortable for him to wear.  The armor that David had on was only tailored to fit King Saul’s body.

Some people may mean well when giving you their tailored plan of action for your situation. But you must understand that your Commander-in-Chief’s action plan MUST weigh in heavier than the opinion plans of others.  Although King Saul meant well in what he did, God had a different strategy for David. He removed King Saul’s armor and went outside to find 5 smooth stones for his slingshot, and the rest was history.  

You must understand that your Tent Strategy is a place where you and God meet, and not the opinions of people. Your preparation will not be the same for the next person, that’s why it’s so important to listen to the instructions of the Holy Spirit who is there with you on the battle field. With a God strategy, the enemy will never see your left hook coming-just like Goliath never saw that smooth stone coming for his head. So it’s time for you to get your God-Strategy in place. 

Day 4 Assignment: Create a day, time, and place where you and God will have Tent Strategy sessions. These sessions can be as short or as long as you require them to be. While in session, take the list that you created on Day 1 (identifying your internal Goliath)  and present that list to God (your Commander-in-Chief). 

Keep note of everything that the Lord tells you, and if you don’t hear anything from the Lord right away, be patient and stand on the scripture 1 Corinthians 10:13 that reads: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. God will always give you a plan of escape, so be patient.

God Bless & See You Tomorrow for Day 5 J