I Am A Solider

Vietnam Memorial

I AM A SOLIDER

Today is Veterans' Day. Originally, it was a day set aside to honor the Veterans of World War I because the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I took place on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. Since that time, it has become a day to honor the Veterans of all wars.

To all of our Veterans, thank you. We salute you, we are grateful for your courage and your sacrifice. We are blessed by your commitment and your service. As we honor our Veterans on this special day, I share with you an "Encourager Classic," a poem dedicated to Christian Soldiers.

"I Am A Soldier"

I am a soldier in the army of my God.

The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.

The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.

Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.

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I have been taught by the Holy Spirit,

...trained by experience,

...tried by adversity,

...and tested by fire.

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I am a volunteer in this army,

and I am enlisted for eternity.

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I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army;

But, I will not get out,

...sell out

...be talked out

...or pushed out.

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I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.

If my God needs, me, I am there.

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I am a soldier.

I am not a baby.

I do not need to be pampered,

...petted,

...primed up,

...pumped up,

...picked up,

...or pepped up.

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I am a soldier.

No one has to call me,

...remind me,

...write me,

...visit me,

...entice me,

...or lure me.

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I am a soldier.

I am not a wimp.

I am in place,

...saluting my King,

...obeying His orders,

...praising His name,

...and building His Kingdom!

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No one has to send me

flowers,

gifts,

food,

cards,

candy,

or give me handouts.

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I do not need to be

cuddled,

cradled,

cared for,

or catered to.

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I am committed.

I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough

to turn me around.

I cannot be discouraged enough

to turn me aside.

I cannot lose enough

to cause me to quit.

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When Jesus called me into this Army,

I had nothing.

If I end up with nothing,

I will still come out even.

I will win.

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My God will supply all my needs.

I am more than a conqueror.

I will always triumph.

I can do all things through Christ.

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Devils cannot defeat me.

People cannot disillusion me.

Weather cannot weary me.

Sickness cannot stop me.

Battles cannot beat me.

Money cannot buy me.

Governments cannot silence me,

and Hell cannot handle me!

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I am a soldier.

Even death cannot destroy me.

For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield,

He will promote me to a captain.

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I am a soldier, in the Army,

I'm marching, claiming victory.

I will not give up.

I will not turn around.

I am a soldier, marching, Heaven bound.

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Here I stand.

Will you stand with me?