Got Your Back!

1 Praise the Lord, who is my rock.
    He trains my hands for war
    and gives my fingers skill for battle.
2 He is my loving ally and my fortress,
    my tower of safety, my rescuer.
He is my shield, and I take refuge in him.
    He makes the nations

submit to me.

-Psalm144:1-2

For many, these two verses are known as the "Warrior's Code" but, as you probably know by now, i like to look at things a bit differently and this is no exception.  

The true warrior is not focused solely on his own safety, rather the True Warrior is focused on protecting hos comrades. If he can protect them then he knows they are protecting him and anything or anyone who attempts to come between such comrades is considered a threat and is dealt with as such.

How strong would our relationships be if we took that same dedication to protecting those we are in relationship with? Can you imagine anything or anyone attempting to divide and conquer such a strong bond? Yet we let our guard down over and over and we get annoyed when our partner tries to bring our focus back on keeping our guard up.

* We work too much and neglect our family time, but that's supposed to be "okay" because you "need the money" instead if cutting expenses.

* The kids play one parent Gainst another (or play parent against step-parent) but that's "okay" because we don't want to appear harsh. Remember, the BIble (you remember the Bible? GOD'S instructions for us.) never says "Train up a child so they will never go."  God's Word emphasizes that children are to be trained so that they WILL go!

* We stop spending time together, but that's "okay" because we just have developed different interests.

Your relationship should NEVER be considered "disposable"...EVER!  NOTHING should ever be allowed to "divide and conquer" your relationship!  NO ONE should ever be allowed to play you against your partner! 

Our relationships are worth fighting for!  Therefore, WE must keep the Warrior's Code as our guide and protect each other so that our relationships are, and will forever be, solid as GOD'S Word!