The battle lines have been drawn and the Lord Almighty is calling you up to the front lines. Do not fear. He will never leave you unprepared. He desires to purify your heart, removing more and more of the world, and bringing it fully alive with more of Himself. As you draw closer to the Father's heart, you are strengthened and encourged. As you align with Him, stepping into His perfect will, you are given the authority you need to break through the barriers holding you back. It is a mighty thing, being prepared for battle. The time of preparation is painful, yet tender and sweet. It is a time when you are being held gently in the Father's arms through the pain, as He molds, shapes and chisels you, bringing you more into His likeness. It is a time filled with violent mercy and grace, absolute surrender and stoic boldness as He captures your heart. As you connect deeper with the Lord, be ready for Him to overwhelm and captivate you with the depth of His love. A new determination rises up within you as you receive your new backbone of steel and set your face as flint. Your path is set. It is time to start walking it out. Arise, my friend, my fellow warrior, and begin the next stage of your journey.