Who is ‘Wonder Woman’ to me? In the past my definition of her would be that she is a strong kick-ass of a woman who can defeat and beat anyone with her physical strength and super powers. She is independent and strong; a beautiful warrior who fights for justice. She is fierce in battle. It’s the image that Hollywood has sold me.

Now my definition of a superhero is changing to a much less exciting version. I’m beginning to agree with King Solomon that someone who rules over their spirit is better the mighty or who conquers a city.* Yes, it is not as glamorous as the Hollywood version but it’s really, really, really hard to rule over your flesh and spirit!

When I recommitted myself back to Jesus Christ and after couple of months of a wonderful honeymoon period, I remember so clearly the moment the Holy Spirit told me that now I will be taught how to be content and that my marriage will be the means to teach me. I was in my car parked and ready to leave the farmhouse after buying pies for thanksgiving when the passage from Philippians 4* suddenly came up in my head and since I just got my first smart phone I looked it up. Sure enough it was a bible passage! My heart shank with dread.

The next day in my early morning quiet time I brought this up to see if I heard correctly. Yeah I did. The Lord warned me that if I run away then he’ll just use something else. He advised me to remain. I remember hoping that it wouldn’t be as bad as the Holy Spirit was implying. I mean God is good and loving. And I just came back home after many years away!

Fast forward 7+ years – oh yes it was intense! I didn’t complain and whine about the ordeals to any person because by the time I was done pouring out my anguished heart to the Lord, my spirit was appeased enough to stay quiet for the day. The comfort of His spirit was intimate and tremendous every morning. God is good and faithful.

During this period I read the Bible several times and read so many Christian books and devotionals. I’m still reading a lot. I find that these books are filled with so many testimonies and their stories helped me a lot. One of the underlying theme that I saw was that every Christian teacher and leader get tested and trialed through God-ordained 🔥. Ouch fire hurts!

The fire that hurts tremendously is when our own believers (people we broke bread with and shared intimately) deliberately hurt us when we try our best to lead with good intentions. But it’s every leader’s trial by fire session. I think the reason that I was able to go through these fire sessions so quickly and efficiently is because of my training in ruling my spirit in my marriage. One of the great pitfalls that I see is when a volunteer quits their service after getting burnt from within the body of Christ. I always pray hard for them and that they will not stay away too long from the church body, and end up wandering in the Land of Nod.

There are many hurt and undisciplined believers in the body of Christ. I see that God is dealing with this problem in the churches of America. He needs warrior servants who are mature enough to shake off their hurts quickly, forgive easily and carry on in their services for the advancement of God’s kingdom. It’s a war against Satan for human souls -God’s children, our brothers and sisters.

Hey, considering my meek demeanor I sound a bit like Wonder Woman! Lol. Xoxo

* Proverbs 16:32 (AMP)

He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier], And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.

* Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.