Be Militant: A Call to Arms and Hands Folded and...to Your Knees, Soldiers

By Lisa Abler
1:20 p.m.
March 31, 2010


No doubt, this beloved country's leadership and the main stream media have declared war. The target? We the people. Our response here in the heart of Kentucky is to continue to express our passion and love for our country through our creativity. This has been manifested in a multitude of activities that hundreds and hundreds of beautiful Kentuckians have dreamed up and acted upon.

This activity has alarmed many that occupy big seats in DC, and even some in our legislature. Their response? They pluck a few small, ugly examples of individuals that do not represent us as a whole, and place them at center stage. The audience for that stage is dwindling. We're not there to “boo” and “hiss”...we're too busy fighting for our freedoms.

You may find the word “fighting” to be a strong word, especially in light of recent news stories about the FBI busting a “Christian Militant Group”. I have chosen not to spend my time trying to figure out the story behind this group, or to cower down intimidated to voice my opinions as a Christian. Instead, I choose to continue as what I humbly consider myself: a Christian soldier. In fact, this “tea party” movement, as some choose to label us, is loaded with Christian soldiers. And, yes, we are heavily armed. We have full armor and a sword (of the Spirit), and our ultimate battle is not “against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil” (Eph. 6:12).

We will keep our innovative juices flowing as to how we express our outrage toward the mugging of our freedoms. We will continue to have tea parties and rallies, and whatever else my fellow patriots dream up. As for me, I invite you to drop to your knees in prayer with other like-minded warriors to pray for our country, our leadership, our fellow citizens, and for our communities. It is the responsibility that comes with the battle gear that has been graciously given to us...”pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication” (Eph. 6:18). This is a force with which to be reckoned: Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cane Run Baptist Church, Lexington, KY (on Ironworks Pike across the street from the Horse Park).