30 Day Battle-Ready Challenge - Leadership for Christian MenSample

Day 7: Know Your Condition

Reflection: One of the most powerful tools a Battle-Ready warrior can have might seem unusual—a mirror. Most people look in a mirror to fix what they see, but as we grow in discipleship, we learn that the most valuable mirror is the one we hold up to our personal walk with Him. It helps us examine not just what is present, but what might be missing.

Consider your prayer life. How easy is it for that to fade? Before you realize it, consistent prayer can disappear from your daily walk. Sure, we might cry out when trouble comes, but what about the steady, ongoing conversations with our Father?

The same applies to time in God’s Word. Life gets busy, and even the most committed disciple must pause and ask the hard questions: Am I staying grounded in Scripture? Am I truly walking with Him daily? This requires vulnerability and self-awareness—two traits many men resist.

So what happens when we find gaps in our walk with Christ? Stop any spiral into condemnation. Instead, focus on course correction. We all fall short, yet God continues to work through imperfect vessels like us. Recognizing what’s off is not failure—it’s the first step toward realignment.

Mission: Take 5 minutes today to reflect quietly. Identify where you’re strong and where you’ve drifted. Ask God to reveal anything you’ve ignored or avoided.

Field Order: Choose one area—no matter how small—that needs course correction. Commit to it, and take action immediately.

Ok Warrior, it’s Gear Check time:

• What’s one area I need courage today?
• Who needs my encouragement right now?
• What truth has God shown me this week?
• Where am I tempted to check out?

Mission: Journal your answers. Pray through them. Choose one next step.

Field Order: Reset. Reload. Re-engage.