Fight for your life

From The Ransomed Heart by John Eldredge, page 66 (which is taken from his book Waking the Dead, p. 12-13):

The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy;

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

(John 10:10)

By all means, God intends life for you. But right now that life is opposed. It doesn't just roll in on a tray. There is a thief. He comes to steal and kill and destroy. The offer is life, but you're going to have to fight for it, because there's an Enemy in your life with a different agenda...you were born into a world at war, and you will live all your days in the midst of a great battle, involving all the forces of heaven and hell and played out here on earth.

Fight for my life? That means I must be proactive. I must renew my mind daily and put on my armor. I must keep alert, ever watching for traps and temptations. Laziness can lead to injury. Passiveness will lead to a breach into my mind. I'm picking up my sword and shield...trusting He is leading the charge.