The Warriors Heart

I've been reading a book by Harry R. Jackson. Jr. called The Warriors Heart and just being a few pages into the book, it's already had a prefound affect on how I view Spiritual Warfare.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting what I've learnt from the book and what I think we as a Young Adult group need to know about Spiritual Warfare. I know that sometimes this can be a sensitive topic and some people think it's a bit spooky but the Word of god clearly states in Ephesians 6:12 that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
I take God at His Word, His Holy, Spirit filled Word and if God says there are battles raging on in the heavens, in the spiritual then so be it. No argument there.

Below is an extract from the Foreward section of the book.

Rules of Engagement for the Spiritual War Zone

An unseen war rages and everyone is involved in one way or another. Are you ready?

Every Christian has entered the war zone. No one can be a bystander and the stakes are high. What is this war? And what is your part in it?

The Warrior's Heart explains how the ongoing clash between the forces of Satan and the forces of God affects you every day-in the geopolitical arena, in family crises, even in conflicts within your own soul.

Spiritual warfare is real, and knowing how to combat the enemy is vital for every disciple of Jesus Christ. This eye-opening material will give you the practical, biblical keys to victory. It will train you to fulfill your calling, refine in you a life of integrity, and equip you to be a good soldier in God's army.

God has picked you as a choice recruit. Dare to move forward with the heart of a warrior.

"The Warrior's Heart is not only a battle cry to every Christian to start contending for the faith in our time, but it also presents a clear, compelling and biblical roadmap to victory!"-Bill McCartney

"Jackson guides us expertly through areas of godly living with personal as well as corporate connections. This book is a manual for effective believers today."-John Bevere

"The Warrior's Heart is a cool drink of water in the midst of battle."-C. Peter Wagner

"It's more about the warrior than the warfare."-Jane Hansen

"Harry Jackson is seeking to shake us awake-all who would serve, lead or take action as disciples of Jesus at this critical season of spiritual challenge. He's qualified as a faithful soldier; He's pointing the way as a servant-hearted leader."-Jack Hayford

Well, I'm excited about this book and what I can learn from it and I pray you will be too. My desire is to be effective for God in everything I set my hand to do and I believe that being effective in our Spiritual Warfare will take us closer to where we should be in Christ.