The Lord's Weak Warrior

I found this online today. It really hit home. My friend Michelle sent me a text the other day reminding me that I am a warrior, and here is a confirmation for me of what she said. I'm weak, but you know what, God uses the weak for His greater glory.


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The Lord's Weak Warrior 

I am the Lord’s weak warrior.  I am the one with all the enthusiasm during times of peace and no endurance during times of war.  I am the one who looks like he would be perfect for the good fight, and yet cannot stop his own heart from quaking.  And it is my quaking heart and supple hands which cause me to be the first to run at the sight of the enemy.  I am the soldier who loves to be seen in his regalia, or with mud on his face when working, but hates the thought of wearing them alone, with no one to impress.  I am the one who speaks fo brotherhood and comradery, yet cannot bring himself to be a brother or comrad to all.

….I am the weakest on the battle lines, but the Lord’s warrior still I am.  And yet the mystery of a King whoneeds no army, and yet calls the trumpet for one nonetheless, is that the warrior is not measured by his success, but by his effort.  And it is the one who can forget the former and rest in the latter, that the King uses with the most pride.  For in this, the weakling is made strong.  So I do not fear to be the Lord’s weak warrior, but seek to simply serve Him with my whole heart.

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St. Josemaria Escriva, one of my newest favorite saints, once said “You realize you are weak. And so, indeed, you are. In spite of all that - rather, because of it - God has sought you. He always uses inadequate instruments so that the work may be seen to be his. From you he asks only docility.”

I am weak, but He will make me strong.