Spiritual War

I love the war chapters of the Book of Mormon. They are among my favorites because while some might find them long or boring , they speak to me. They give so many advice on how to build a firm foundation in the gospel. One of those chapters that I love so much is Alma 49, during which Moroni build such strong fortifications in the city that the Lamanites could not get in.  The more I read, the more I realize that my life is is so similar to that chapter . Just like Moroni, I can use the gift of the Holy Ghost to discern the plan of the adversary and build fortifications to prepare for when he attacks me. Unlike Moroni, many times my battles will not be physical but rather spiritual. So it is important to use daily prayer and scripture study, weekly partaking of the sacrament, attending the temple, doing service, and following the commandments at all times to build spiritual fortifications to resist the temptations of the devil.  When I fill  my life with light, following the perfect example of my Savior Jesus Christ, I can be better prepared for the daily spiritual battles. The Lord has promised us in exodus 14:14 that he will fight our battles and he showed it to the Nephites in verse 17 that says "Thus the Nephites had all power over their enemies; ...there was not a single soul of the Nephites which was slain."Satan will use our weakness and passions, send fiery darts our way to hurt us, although we will be hurt, bruised, tested, tried but we will not perish. We will remain strong because of the Rock of the gospel which is Christ our savior on which we are built. A rock on which if men are built, they can not fall as Helaman 5:12 says.