Light Your Torch

Southern Soul Chats

In this weeks episode titled "Light Your Torch," we dive deep into the metaphor of battle and why it serves as an effective framework for understanding and confronting the internal struggles we face as Christians. We explore how the spiritual life often resembles warfare, with both seen and unseen forces at play, and why it’s essential to be spiritually prepared for the challenges ahead.

We begin by discussing the importance of recognizing that we are in a spiritual battle, not just against external circumstances but also within ourselves. Through this lens, we unpack the critical need for readiness and how we can equip ourselves to face these spiritual battles with courage and confidence.

Next, we identify the essential tools that we can use for for battle. Practical examples are provided on how to incorporate these practices into your daily life, so you're not only prepared for the fight but also constantly tending to your spiritual health.

We then shift to defining what victory looks like in the midst of a battle. Is it the absence of struggle, or is it something deeper? We reflect on how victory might look different depending on the situation, but at its core, victory is found in trusting God and walking in His strength, even when the battle is fierce.

Finally, we touch on a topic often overlooked: the process of healing from spiritual wounds. We discuss how to tend to the wounds left by these battles and why spiritual healing is necessary for long-term growth. Practical insights are shared on how to seek restoration and recovery, reminding listeners that true victory includes not just the fight but also the healing that follows.

This episode is a call to light your torch and be equipped for the battles you face, knowing that with God's guidance and the right tools, you can stand strong and experience both victory and healing.

Biblical Rooting:

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Show Resources:

• Living IN Jesus, Christian Families Today

• Don’t Give the Enemy A Seat at Your Table, Louie Giglio

• Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer

• Winning the War, Craig Groeschel

• Armor of God, Pricilla Shirer

• Invitation to a Journey, Mullholand

• https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/06/peabody-armor-of-god-armor-of-me-therese-lisieux/
• https://emdrtherapyvolusia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Beliefs_Negative_Positive.pdf
• https://www.ndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/archive/Documents/News/FeelingsWordList.pdf
• https://positivepsychology.com/coping-skills-worksheets/#6-coping-skills-worksheets-for-adults.

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