The Soldier's Armour

Darkness broods still in the land

Lights extinguishing day and night

Yet a soldier in the land must thrive

And fulfill His Master's command

Or else, I have lived in vain

Armed with his armour

I can do all things

Armed with his armour

I can do all things

Held firmly by the truth

That He is God

That He loves the world

That he gave himself for her

That He is powerful

And that he saves

No storm will bend me over

His righteousness strong on our hearts

When the accuser brings his thoughts

To make us worthless

And render us dirty and vile

We'll recall that you will not impute sin

And hold on to your righteousness

Standing out in the dark world

Our feet ready to go

Climbing heights for you

Running and walking for the gospel

Spreading peace and reconciliation

The accuser may see us thriving

Shooting doubts, worries and fears

To make us question ourselves

We can't stop him from shooting

Just as we can't stop birds from flying

But they won't build a nest on our heads

Neither will he on our hearts

So the shield of faith quenches all darts

We weren't redeemed by mere blood

But that of God's own Son

And this is the victory that overcomes

The world, the devil, even our faith!

Charging into situations with his Word

Our thoughts guarded by his salvation

What he says I can do, I can

Who he says I am, I am

Our identity found in His word

Praying always

For me and fellow soldiers

For boldness to forge on

For courage to keep shining

For fire to keep burning

For bearing each other in arms

And we shall win

Because our Lord has done the same

So that day, at my Master's call

I shall answer gladly

Show Him my treasures

And he'll say 'Well-done'.

Amen.

© Leye Abiola

Inspired by Eph 6:10-19