Hey everyone, it's Pierre Laguerre here. I'm excited to kick off a new three-part series on my blog and the Time to Transform Your Mind podcast. We're diving into what it means to live as a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, starting with the soldier of Christ.

2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) | Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

Embrace Discipline

Soldiers are disciplined. A good soldier doesn't just wake up and wing it. They train consistently. They submit to authority. They prepare even when there's no battle on the horizon.

Know Your Mission

Soldiers don't wander aimlessly. They have a mission, and they follow orders with purpose. As believers, our mission is clear: to please the One who enlisted us — Jesus Christ.

Expect Opposition

Soldiers aren't surprised by battles. Paul told Timothy, "Endure hardship like a good soldier." Notice he didn't say avoid hardship. He said endure it.