Keep Your Crown. I Choose Armor.

I've been seeing a lot of Christian-based posts that have been very uplifting and somewhat motivational... some not so much.... I've been seeing a new wave of self motivated posts that uplift a person to not only be strong, but to treat themselves as a "King" or "Queen". That they need to respect themselves, look for people who are strong like themselves, not weak, etc...

This new push I'm seeing for people to better themselves is good, but at some point, we must make sure a clear boundary is made between respecting ones self from approaching a  superiority mindset in this life.

When I see a post that talks to other Christians to leave the weak and find someone as strong as you, a lot of people can read into that many different ways. To some, it means leaving those whom are toxifying your life, behind, so as to better your own. Others, it could be leaving be those who are not as wealthy as you alone, or those whom are sick, etc.

It bothers me when I see people preaching to leave the weak, alone. I'm sorry, that's just wrong. No one should be telling anyone whom they should stray away from. It has to be the person's choice how they want to approach another person. While Jesus may not have dated, he was willing to talk to and help both the rich and the poor, on a very mental level, about this world. To learn, to understand, to do unto those who would do unto you, respectfully.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea to put oneself first to take care of. I'm more concerned with the identity one places themselves, that could easily and accidentally put themselves on a pedestal without realizing it. If anyone chooses to continue to think in this manner. If anyone wants to treat themselves as a King or a Queen, be aware, Kings and Queens fall too. (I've even had family that once were) It's happened throughout history, so it's a given. They're just as susceptible to the ways of this world like any other human being.

Me, I all ready choose where I wanted to stand with God a long time ago. It happened when I was still in high school. I learned from a church about the "Full Armor of God". I choose to walk a warrior path. With God by my side, I know this is where I belong. There was no questioning needed. It wasn't grey thinking. I just new it. 

Posted below is a tiny script I found that talks about the "Full Armor of God". If anyone would like to delve a little deeper out of curiosity, I found this page that talks about each item and it's purposes.

The phrase “full armor of God” comes from Ephesians 6:13-17: “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

I want to point out I'm not trying to change anyone's mind, I'm only sharing what I've felt God called me to be. Why did I choose this identity, you ask? Because warriors rock! Haha! Nah, I actually choose this identity because if I'm going to be pushed into some kind of unexpected evil predicament, I'd rather take it on head first. I'd just rather push through, fight back. If I'm going to have to deal with it, may as well be now. No putting it off. On the other hand, you also have to know when to run too. Not all battles are meant to be won with a fight, but with the courage to know when it's best to stand down. Because defeating the evils of this world can be accomplished by standing ground just as much as knowing when something isn't your fight. Let it be.

Going this route isn't easy. You have to keep all your armor honed, because if one area gives way, there's a good chance the rest will follow suit. (I've learned this) I choose this identity over a "Queen", because if I fall, I put everything I had in my power, to use. However I choose to tackle on the ways of this world, whether it's right or wrong, whether it's a mistake or not, it is my choice. I did my damnedest and lesson learned. That's life. No matter the choices I make or the paths I take in this life, I will always continue allowing God to mould me into the person HE wants me to be.

As for a crown? Psh! You can keep that sh*t. All it's good for is polishing anyway. =)

Edit: This post is mainly geared towards young adults starting out their lives. There is no right or wrong choice in what you want to identify with. Just make sure there's a balance and that you don't get pulled into society's standards that can assist you in taking it overboard. Just be careful.