The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

we are born onto a battlefield. Our choice is not whether we want to enter into a conflict; rather, war has already been declared against us. Our only choice is whether we want to be trampled by the enemy or learn to fight and win. To be efficient in the rules of engagement, one must know the promises of God. Peter said that God has given us His precious and magnificent assur ances and that through them we can become partakers of His divine nature (2 Pet. 1:4). God has given us promises that relate to every area of life. He has promised us abundant provision, healing, and many other blessings. Cindy Trimm has developed a manual that answers questions and creates understanding that prepares us for war! We must know why we are at war! We must know who our enemy is and how he operates against the church! We must know who we are and how God is preparing us for this future war! We must have our strategy for victory. In The Rules of Engagement, Cindy Trimm leads you into the most in-depth understanding of WHY and HOW to win the wars around you. Therefore, never fear the rumors of war. Ask any soldier what matters most when you’re on the battlefield and you’ll likely get a twofold answer: who are you fighting against, and whose side are you on? It’s crucial to know who you are aligned with. Who enlisted you? Who trained you for war? Whose tactics do you adhere to, and whose commands will you follow to death? The Rules of Engagement answers these questions. As Christians, we are warriors who have been called and enlisted by the holy God of this universe. We are warriors of the cross. In the heat of battle, we must remind ourselves of these truths about the God who enlisted us: He is the God above all gods. His Son has paid the price for our ultimate victory. Satan’s headship has already been broken by the power of the cross. Jesus has already conquered death, hell, and the grave. We need not fear death but only resist its sting. The Spirit of God still reigns supreme in the earth to comfort us in the midst of distressing times. He is the only restraining force of evil and is there to give us strategies to overcome every ploy the enemy has set against our lives. The earth belongs to God, and He has a plan linked with the fullness of time. We, His children, might get knocked down, but we will never get knocked out. He is love, and perfect love in us will cast out all fear of the future. With everything going on in the earth, we must never forget that He is God. We know that He is always in command. Yet if that’s the case, why is there so much confusion around us? Why are nations forever in conflict and people

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