Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
For Christ, counted all things of this world but loss?
Confirmed gold through trial by fire, emptied of dross?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Faithful, though persecuted for Jesus name?
Enduring hardship but despising the shame?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Am I following my Lord’s example?
Is my life worthy for others to sample?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Am I fulfilling my God’s sacred calling?
Am I steadily serving Him or yet stalling?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Do I give assistance when needed?
Do I aid even when funds are depleted?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
In my weakness, do I trust in His might?
In my limited vision, do I trust His sight?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Is His tried and true word the delight of my soul?
Am I telling others His word empowers and makes whole?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Am I a willing witness to His saving grace?
Or, am I more concerned about saving face?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Do I reject preaching the cross for any selfish aim?
Do I preach with seriousness, knowing this is no game?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Do I practice what I preach that others should do?
Do I strive for inner integrity, where only God can view?
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Am I giving my best to my Lord and Savior, Jesus?
He, who, readily laid down His life at the cross to free us!
Am I a soldier of the cross?

Am I a soldier of the cross?
Lord Jesus, You chose me and my judgment is by You.
I pray you will uphold me until my life is through,
Making me, each day, a more faithful soldier of the cross!

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2 Timothy 2:3-4

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
7/3/08