The Foxhole

It’s been almost a year since the Lord told me I would be leaving my foxhole.

At the time He said this to me, I had been feeling like I was buried beneath a barrage of enemy fire for quite a while so I interpreted foxhole to mean a hiding place.

I immediately began to berate myself, admitting the many days where curling up in a fetal position and hoping for changed circumstances captivated my mind. But rather than hiding in retreat, I knew that I had been in the fight of my life. I reminded myself of 1 John 3:20 "If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and He knows everything."

I asked God to search my heart and expand my understanding of what He was really saying to me.

As I examined this word the Holy Spirit dropped into me , I learned the foxhole is a defensive fighting position – a place where soldiers are stationed to hold a position that has previously been won, or to stake a claim to new territory. It is not a place of hiding, and it is not a place for the faint of heart. This is ground warfare, combat that sustains a lot of casualties. A good description of the life of an intercessor!

Why do soldiers dig foxholes? A few reasons are for protection against enemy fire, an advantageous firing position and as an effort to spy on the movement of the enemy long term without detection.

For me personally, my foxhole became a place where I battled for my family to maintain everything God has given us. It also became a place where I pressed and pressed and pressed to grab hold of promises yet to be realized.

I briefly share what I learned about the foxhole to encourage those of you who find yourself in a similar position.

The foxhole may be only large enough to hold one or two people or can be expanded to hold an entire fire team. (usually 3-4 members in a team) You only want those you trust the most to be in a foxhole with you because each person’s contribution is essential to not only the success of your mission but the preservation of your life!

I am thankful the Lord has given me battle tested, reliable prayer partners to be a part of my fire team; women that can be counted on to pray.

In the natural, smaller units historically perform better in combat than larger units. The fire team is the most basic organization upon which infantry units are built. They provide tactical flexibility, autonomy, good communication and clear leadership. This smaller unit works together and builds impenetrable bonds with one another.

Our prayer warfare strategy mirrors the natural methods an army employs. We develop and maintain our foxholes as a protected emplacement; a concealed post where we are both protected from enemy fire and where we can provide cover to another soldier so they can maneuver to new positions. It is a place where we rest in the shadow of the Almighty, sheltered and enabled to move freely without detection. His faithfulness is our shield and rampart.

When our strength is waning, our fire team stays awake so we can rest. They dig deeper or new trenches to keep us from harm. They provide weaponry that allows us to expand our offensive range. Having someone else in the hole with you is the encouragement needed to keep fighting.

My team has been a lifeline during times of heavy testing. On those days when I am too distracted, too worried, too anxious or just too tired, I know that my fire team is in the foxhole with me, covering me and my family. When I don’t have enough to give, they supply what’s lacking.

I am so thankful for the women who fight for me. I want to be strong for them like they have been strong for me. I pray that when I do leave my foxhole it is because the territory that has been won is secure and I can move on to new battles or maybe even a time of refreshing !

If you’re in a foxhole, know that it is divine placement and be assured that divine victory is on the way. I am praying that you can hold your ground and are surrounded by trusted partners who will speak life into you and prayerfully help you to continue to push ahead. Please let us know if you need extra support right now

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