His MightyWARRIOR

Treasured Letters from Your King

Sheri Rose ShepherdIllustrations by Lisa Marie Browning

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HIS MIGHTY WARRIOR

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, NewInternational Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. Scripture quotationsmarked (CEV) are taken from the Contemporary English Version. Copyright © 1991, 1992, 1995by American Bible Society. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked (MSG) are taken fromThe Message by Eugene H. Peterson. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002.Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. All rights reserved. Scripture quotationsmarked (NKJV) are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by ThomasNelson Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are takenfrom the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004. Used by permission ofTyndale House Publishers Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

ISBN 978-1-60142-034-3

© 2007 by Sheri Rose Shepherd

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataShepherd, Sheri Rose, 1961–

His mighty warrior : treasured letters from your King / Sheri Rose Shepherd ; illustrations by Lisa Marie Browning.— 1st ed.

p. cm.ISBN: 978-1-60142-034-3

1. Boys—Prayers and devotions. I. Browning, Lisa. II. Title. BV4855.S54 2007242'.62—dc22

2007028091

Printed in the United States of America2011

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I want to dedicate this book to all the young warriorswho will one day become great men of God.

I pray you discover your true identity in Christ,fight the good fight, and become a hero of the faith.

May our God keep you safe as you grow andprepare you for awesome adventures with the King!

I also want to specially dedicate this bookto God’s mighty warriors:

Jake Jeppsen, Tucker Flannery,Connor Barham, Garrett Ruiz,

Nathaniel, Harrison, and Jackson Ray,Jefferson and Dexter Tuten,

and Ryan Funk.Be strong in the Lord!SH E R I RO S E SH E P H E R D

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LETTERS FROM THE KING

Chosen by the King..................................................................................................... 2A Plan and a Purpose................................................................................................. 4Real Heroes . . .Rescue.................................................................................................. 6Power Up with Prayer ................................................................................................ 8Character Counts ......................................................................................................... 10The Power of a Promise .......................................................................................... 12Contagious Courage.................................................................................................... 14Protector of the Kingdom ...................................................................................... 16Divine Assignments ................................................................................................... 18A Tender Warrior ....................................................................................................... 20Powerful Words ........................................................................................................... 22Family Matters ............................................................................................................. 24Respect the Rules........................................................................................................ 26Conquer Conflict......................................................................................................... 28Be Your Best ................................................................................................................. 30Hidden Treasures......................................................................................................... 32Choose Life.................................................................................................................... 34Fight the Good Fight................................................................................................ 36Honor Others................................................................................................................ 38Money Matters............................................................................................................. 40Take the Lead............................................................................................................... 42A Mother’s Love ......................................................................................................... 44Dealing with Disappointment .............................................................................. 46When Anger Happens............................................................................................. 48

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Never Enough .............................................................................................................. 50Tell the Truth................................................................................................................ 52Teachers Rule ................................................................................................................ 54Super Server .................................................................................................................. 56Love Your Family........................................................................................................ 58An Awesome Attitude ............................................................................................. 60Bragging and Boasting ............................................................................................. 62Run Your Own Race ................................................................................................. 64Come Clean ................................................................................................................... 66Fear Factor..................................................................................................................... 68We All Fall Down ..................................................................................................... 70A Faithful Father........................................................................................................ 72A Great Giver .............................................................................................................. 74Walk away from the Wicked ................................................................................ 76Love Your Enemies .................................................................................................... 78Revenge Is Mine ......................................................................................................... 80Use Your Shield........................................................................................................... 82Love Like a Hero ....................................................................................................... 84Obey Your Parents ..................................................................................................... 86I Am the Truth ........................................................................................................... 88Your True Identity ..................................................................................................... 90When Bad Things Happen .................................................................................... 92Help Save the World................................................................................................ 94Rejection Happens...................................................................................................... 96Death Is Not the End.............................................................................................. 98Real Treasures in Heaven ..................................................................................... 100

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His Mighty

WARRIOR

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CHOSEN BY THE KING

My Son,

I have chosen you to do something great for my kingdom. Youare not just a boy—you are a child of the King, and I am yourFather in heaven. I want you to know that I am the same Godwho chose King David when he was just a little boy, and I havechosen you to show the world who I am. I will give you all youwill ever need to conquer and accomplish the mission I have foryou. Never forget who you are or who I am, and you willbecome a strong and mighty warrior for me.

Love,

Your King and Father in heaven

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For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.

DE U T E RON O M Y 7 : 6

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Dear God,

Help me remember that you chose me and I am yours.

Please use each day of my life to prepare me to be

great in your kingdom. Thank you

for picking me out to be a warrior for you!

In Jesus’s name I pray, amen.

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A PLAN AND A PURPOSE

My Mighty Warrior,

I have a powerful plan for you, my son. I know you are justa young boy, but so was King David when I chose him tobecome the future king. Little did he know, while he wasfaithfully protecting and caring for sheep, that I waspreparing him to protect and care for my people one day.Right now I have placed people in your life and given youspecial jobs to prepare you for your purpose in life. Befaithful in the little things and I will make you great in mykingdom.

Love,

Your King, who has a plan for you

h“For I know the plans I have for you,”

declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans

to give you hope and a future.”J E R E M I A H 2 9 : 1 1

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Dear God,

Help me to work hard and be faithful

at all the things you give me to do.

Give me a heart that wants to do the

things you planned out for me long ago.

I know I’m still young,

but I am mighty because of you!

In Jesus’s name I pray, amen.

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REAL HEROES . . . RESCUE

My Son,

You were born to be a hero, not to show off or use yourstrength to push others around. You are destined to rescuethose who are hurting, to help those who are in need. I gaveyou my Holy Spirit when you invited me into your heart,and I have blessed you with spiritual eyesight to see people’shearts and hurts. If you ask me, I will empower you with asupernatural ability to do great things during your lifetime.Remember, you can do nothing apart from me. So come tome for your daily assignments and watch me make you intothe hero you want to become.

Love,

Your Father in heaven and your strength

hI have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 T I M O T H Y 4 :7

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