My Battle Cry

Tonight I have been reflecting on examples in the Bible - where the battle was fierce and seemingly impossible to win - and what God's children did to turn the tide on such defeating odds and situations. God's children are never underdogs. We have the victory through Christ Jesus! Why should this mere "bump in the leukemia battle" be any different for me? Isaiah 42:13 states: "The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies."

I decided that I need a battle cry to stand upon during this time. When in battle, battle cries were shouted in an attempt to convince the enemies that their defeat was imminent and that nothing could compare to their own strength and might. Such is the case for me (and all believers) - I shout this battle cry tonight - the words of In Christ Alone as my battle cry. It is my prayer that the enemy of my soul will hear them loud and clear. That his plans to steal my physical strength and life will be thwarted. That he will know that God Alone is in control of my situation, no matter how daunting it appears, and that I will win the victory.

Take a moment to watch this video. It is life-changing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8welVgKX8Qo&feature=related

Watch for the lady reaching for the hem of Christ's garment, seeking healing (Mark 5:25-36). I especially embrace these lyrics:
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny


No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home;
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

My Battle Cry: In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm


What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand


In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm


What heights o f love, what depths of peace
Where fears are stilled, where strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand


In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save


Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live


There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain.
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again


And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ


No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny


No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home;
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.