If you feel called to this work, blessings upon you! But when you go into battle, you must be sure to be fully vested and armed. That means staying in the Word, availing yourself of the sacraments, asking for prayer support from intercessors (both on earth and in heaven) and, of course, keeping yourself in prayer at all times.
And be aware of your own strength, and go “on furlough” when you need to have your strength replenished. Even our Lord went off to the hills to escape and rest when the press of those who needed His help became too great!
Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens.
Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground. So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a breastplate, and your feet shod in readiness for the gospel of peace. In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield, to quench all (the) flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones, and also for me, that speech may be given me to open my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains, so that I may have the courage to speak as I must.
Blessings!!
