Where The Battle’s Lost & Won!

“To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ” ~Sun Tzu (Art of War)

The end of the year always bring about deep reflection of what has happened this past year and how I would like to grow the next year.  This year I am attempting to go to the very beginning of where good decisions are made and the battle is won or lost.

I enjoy reading about strategies and tactics.  One of the most notable strategists of all time is Sun Tzu.  One of his most famous strategies is to prepare to win before battle is even engaged.  I used to ask myself “Where do I start?” and over time I have realized that “The battle is lost or won in the secret places before God, never in the external world”.  I have spent a lot of time trying to “figure” things out on my own.  I am a praying man but when I look back the best decisions I have made in my life have been when I have wrestled ideas out before God in prayer before making my next move.  You cannot fail.  The battle may take one day or may take a year but decisions should be wrestled alone before God.

Most times, I wait until circumstances then put God to the test, and more times than not, I have failed.  I am learning to get things settled between myself and God deep in my soul where no one else can mettle and then I can move forth with certainty that the battle is won.  When we try to fight out the battles externally first, we lose.  When I have wrestled with God, I may lose (in a sense) but I have always come out with clarity and resolve to do what is right.

So as I prepare for the New Year, I am going to get alone with God, fight it out before Him, and settle the matters there FIRST.  Have a safe and happy new year.  Be blessed, #BeDynamic.