Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning".
Each Warrior is accepted before the Lord as they approach the throne of grace in boldness.
Yet To Be # 140
The Warrior is a servant of God completing duties for Him in willing obedience. Either male or female, there is no respecter of persons for this office. Whoever wields the sword of scripture with great accuracy, reverence and faith should have the strength to kneel and supplicate the ears of the Lord. There is no race or battle between the sexes to see who has more faith or has more power in prayer. Each Warrior is accepted before the Lord as they approach the throne of grace in boldness. The Lord hears every prayer and having an unction with Him, every Warrior is equally loved and sustained.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:29
whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Prayer Warrior Testifies
The Warrior is a witness of God’s goodness. The Warrior is not ashamed to be called a child of God and stands firm in the faith and the knowledge of the Lord. The Warrior testifies in word and deed.
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:30
The warrior needs to draw near to him in simple and willing obedience.
Prayer Warrior Remembers
The Remembrance Feast or the Lord’s Supper is not a duty and should not be such. It is a privilege. An answer to a dying request. It is not a command. It is not a religious service. We do not follow systemic rituals or tradition; we follow our Saviour. As followers of Christ, we strive to be like Him because He is our example. His words mapped in the Holy Scriptures set instructions for us to follow. We do not follow any earthly man or system. Called, we use the gifts he bestowed on us. In war-torn areas of the world, many followers of Christ remember him in secret, hidden away for fear of discovery yet, bravely take precious opportunity to worship the Father and contemplate the Son. A good Warrior must take time to remember the One they work for and who controls all things. The Warrior needs to draw near to him in simple and willing obedience.
He took bread and gave thanks and brake it and gave unto them saying, this is my body which is given for you this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you. Luke 22: 19 and 20
For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup you do show the Lord’s death till he come. 1 Corinthians 11:26
Who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person.
Prayer Warrior Praises
We praise the Lord for what He did, and for who He is. The living Son of God. Who was with God before the beginning, before the worlds were made. The Son of God’s love, His delight. We praise the Son of God for becoming that perfect Passover lamb, the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world. Whereby, we can call God, the Holy One, our Father as well. The blood of Jesus the only true Son of God covers us allowing us to approach the Father in all reverence and peace. Praise the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, and thank God for His great love to us.
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3
In the picture above, Henry Ossawa Tanner depicts a elderly man and a young boy sitting with heads bowed. The room is simple, the table is sparse with little if any food, yet these warriors of prayer are thankful for even the little they have.
A warrior prays, believes, and gives thanks as if it is already received. Accepting in all certainty that God is faithful. We trust Him for guidance when we cannot see what lies ahead. Not knowing what will be but believing it will work out for our good. Then in all absolute confidence, we can give thanks.
Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise they glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13
My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me
Prayer Warrior Hears His Voice
Amidst all the noise and clattering of words, there are many voices to be heard. The good voice that gives advice and comfort in a time of need. The kind voice that claims all is well. The angry voice that disputes a wrong. Then, the vengeful voice that demands dark justice. Strange voices are heard far too often, and yet above their deafening cacophony, His voice rings strong and sure in the ears of His children. Those who are not His, have no ears to hear, no hands to lift in praise and no heart to understand the whispering surety of his words. Words that call out to us in the day, in the night, so many times loud and clear, enough to drown the noise into silence. And we know his voice when we listen for its tonality, its texture, and its vernacular, a dialect belonging solely to him. A gentle sound saying, “You, child of mine, come, and let us two go forward.”
And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, this is the way, walk you in it when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27
Watch and pray that you enter not into temptation.
Prayer Warrior Watches
Be on the alert. As we wait for Him to answer, to accept our praise, our thanksgiving, we are to watch for Him, to look to Him. Not waiting with anxiety but remaining positive. There should be anticipation in our eyes and our words as we talk with him. He is our friend, our guide, our master. Not to be commanded by us. Not to be persuaded by well-designed words. He is touched by the feelings of our infirmities and knows all things. Thus, he cannot deny himself the compassion he has for his children. Knowing this, we need to wait in simple faith and take heed. Lest a little slumber, a little sleep our confidence begins to dwindle in quietness. Our eyes can skip off from him. Temptation can loom large before our sight with the lazy smile of seduction. Without a doubt, we can slip, lose our stance and stumble headlong into the trap of the enemy. Best to remain vigilant with our eyes fixed on Him, always alert and on the lookout knowing with all confidence and certainty, he answers all our prayers.
Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41
In a world burning with triviality and desires for instant gratification, cultivating patience is an impossible feat. This virtue requires discipline, self-restraint, and grace which comes from God. Some may advise praying for patience. If there is weakness, impressionability, floundering in the wake of tribulation or anxiety within the mind, asking for patience adds frustration and compounds the feelings of impatience. However, asking for strength to endure the waiting gives us strength. Strength, when there is no accommodation, stripped of every goal, weary of treading multiple avenues without accomplishment, leads to a dependence on Him which is priceless. He is the only one who can dispense strength freely. He is our strength and with him comes the great escape. Best to ask for strength to endure. Understanding to see what he has for each of us. Hearing to listen to his voice as he gives instructions. He speaks today loud and clear just like in times of old. He isn’t a joker doling riddles that need to be solved before a prize can be won. There isn’t a code to be broken, no game to complete. The Lord has already paid the price for everything. And everything he has is ours to enjoy abundantly. (The cattle on a thousand hills are his. Psalm 50:10) Things work out differently than expected, nevertheless, with the Lord on our side things work out beyond what we think or imagine, and we can be satisfied. His strength helps the waiting period fly by.
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1: 3 and 4
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. Romans 12:12
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Proverbs 7:8
But will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
To believe is to trust God. Unbelief is a lack of confidence in God, a sign of unfaithfulness, mistrust, and the absence of obedience. How can we say, we love God if we have no faith in him? How can we say we follow God when deep down we think he may fail? Do we understand what it means to believe, to be all in no matter the circumstance? Can we hear that still, small voice saying, hold on my child only believe? A Prayer Warrior accepts God at his word with nothing doubting. Trusting God where He cannot be traced.
– Georgiana Feddoes
Jesus said, And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing you shall receive. Matthew 21:22
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