Battle CrySample

Combat communication is the “language” that comes from the exchange of information during a fight between two combatants. The fighter who pays attention and mentally downloads the other’s strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies will be equipped with the data needed to respond to his opponent’s attack and put himself in the best position for victory.

For instance, if your opponent tends to flinch every time you fake a punch or kick, this data informs you that he is likely anxious, respects your power, and/or lacks confidence in his own defense. This information allows you to then upload techniques and strategies that could set your opponent up for a knockout or submission. In the same way, when we rule the emotions of our souls and are thus able to maintain self-control, we will see each situation in front of us clearly, untainted by our fears or desired outcomes. Then we can mentally download the data from the other person’s actions to help us more fully understand them and the conflict at hand instead of only “listening to respond” and always being on the defense. . . .

Our egos can destroy our marriages, our health, our finances, our careers, and other significant relationships. Just because God is good all the time doesn’t mean life is good all the time. Problems and conflict will happen, and with them, emotions will arise. Sometimes it’s good to feel sorrowful, especially when we are wrong.

Here’s an easy way to remember combat communication: listen, look, and learn before you leap. 

• Listen—to what someone is saying. Not only their words, but their heart.
• Look—at the whole picture: body language, facial expression, and other cues.
• Learn—to discern the possible scenarios and outcomes.
• Leap—to take the wisest action that comes to mind for the best outcome.

Prayer: 

Father, gracefully teach me how to rule my emotions in conflict, so that I can communicate wisely and righteously. Please by Your Holy Spirit, lead my words in every conversation. Your word teaches us that life and death are in the power of the tongue… may all my words edify others and bring glorify You. In the name of Yahushua (Jesus) I pray, amen.