“The Preps List” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # – 1:8]

It’s not just who has better team,
And great supports on which to lean,
Which comes in focus from this task,
But making “Preps lists” – so when asked –

To move against one’s enemy,
You are prepared – top leaders see
There are no gaps – it’s “Systems” thought
They’re into, at the Army’s top.

Good Generals, with fine-tooth comb,
Examine this while still at home;
Both Christ and Satan’s what I mean,
For on both sides, same needs are seen.

Except of course, philosophies
Have different requisites – so see
To what’s required to do your task,
And be prepared, respond when asked.

Like, say your task is, “Casseroles”
For those who have a damaged soul;
Can you respond? Or are you strapped
For time, because resource you lack?

A casserole, right time, right place,
Can turn a tide in local space;
May not be fancy – impact though
Is high, when Jesus bids you go.

For He sees picture as a whole;
Each ricochet’s effect He knows;
So as we stay attuned to Him,
Our actions let His Spirit in.

One’s preps for war are better known
Than those for love, where seeds are sown
Those many months and years ahead,
In Christ, as we to gifts are led.

Thanks Lord for this.

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