Veronika West: From Weaklings in Battle to Mighty Warriors Trained for War
Aug 7, 2025
"Let Me Train Your Hands for War" As weaklings we go into battle, but as mighty warriors we emerge for war. "Beloved, let Me train your hands for war and give you fingers skilled for battle!" Recently, I found myself in a cold doctor's office, seated beside one of the most remarkable women I know, a woman of valor, who has faced sickness and adversity that would overwhelm most people in two lifetimes. Yet there she sat, receiving a cancer diagnosis that would terrify even the fiercest of fighters... but God! As we held each other tightly after the news, the road ahead suddenly loomed very dark and beyond daunting. Another fight for her life was about to unfold, not just for her but also for those of us who love her so deeply. In that heart-wrenching moment, as I watched tears roll down her face, I felt utterly helpless and overwhelmed. I cried out to the Lord, looking for a word of comfort and strength for us both. Then, I heard Him say, "As weaklings you go into battle, but as mighty warriors you emerge for war. Beloved, LET ME train your hands for war and give you fingers skilled for battle." "Becoming" Through the Flames of Affliction
As we navigate through the valley of the shadow of death, let us choose trust over fear. Amidst the turmoil and tempest, the Holy Spirit will empower us to wield our worst fears as mighty weapons of warfare. Our doubts will be transformed into fearless courage, enabling us to confront the fiercest storms with unwavering and unshakable hearts. If we keep our eyes fixed on Him, we will arise victorious! (Photo via StockCake) The shadows of despair and death in this valley may seem frightening and overwhelming, but we do not walk by sight; we advance by faith. The light of His love and glory will always pierce and penetrate the veil of the darkest of places, illuminating the supernatural strength and power to prevail that dwells by His Spirit within us. From the fires of adversity and from the ashes of conflict, if we will LET HIM train our hands for war and our fingers for battle, we will emerge not merely as survivors but as mighty warriors of divine purpose and destiny. Equipped and ready, we will forge ahead into uncharted waters and claim the land of promise, where the giants become our bread! Equipped for Every Trial and Test Remember, in this journey of supernatural transformation and spiritual metamorphosis, we are NEVER alone. The Lord Himself walks beside us. His ever-present presence is a constant companion, equipping us for every fiery trial and testing ahead. If we will LET HIM train our hands for war, every mess will truly become a message of redemption, restoration, and greater transformation. Every setback will become a divine setup for reaping the spoils of gold and silver and greater blessing. In the midst of our hearts breaking and our spirits aching, the Potter's wheel is turning as He gently begins to reshape and remold our greatest fears into fierce and immovable resolve. Take heart, dear friend, if you have been thrust as a weakling into battle. Remember, the battle will not define you, but it will refine you! FOR THIS BATTLE IS THE "BECOMING" OF A MIGHTY WARRIOR TRAINED FOR WAR! An Unbreakable Legacy as Warriors
With every breath we will declare faith, radical hope, and healing! And with every step, we will reclaim what the thief came to rob, kill, and destroy. When the enemy comes in like a flood, trying to convince us of our weaknesses, we will arise with the sword and shield and with the belt of truth to declare that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and we rise not in our own might but in His. I know the battlefield may seem endless, but we are not without hope. He is a light in the tunnel. Every fight for the warrior is not in vain, but it is a divine opportunity to become part of a sacred tapestry, woven with golden threads of supernatural resilience, faith, and courage. Each battle fought and won is by the Blood and by the power of our testimony, to the glory of God and to the power of His unyielding love and faithfulness! So, friends, today we will lift our heads high, with our hearts bold, and declare, "I am a mighty warrior of war!" We will take up the armor of God and wield the sword of the Spirit to claim victory over every giant that stands in our way. As mighty warriors, we march onward—unafraid and unashamed—knowing that with God as our Commander, victory is not just a possibility but a God-given covenant promise to fulfill our destiny.
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Veronika West Veronika West has been anointed and appointed by God as a prophetic voice to the nations. Veronika has a heart to see everyone in the body of Christ fully activated and released in their kingdom identity, purpose and destiny. Being born and raised in Africa, she also has a passion for deliverance ministry and seeing the hand of God set free the captives that are bound. She enjoys teaching the Word of God through practical application and supernatural impartation. Veronika heads up Ignite Ireland Ministries, and currently teaches a broad range of prophetic truths to those who are actively seeking to walk in deeper realms and dimensions of the prophetic ministry and office. Veronika is married to Andrew West, and together they have two children.
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Reflecting and meditating on those powerful words, the Spirit of Revelation began to show me that it is only through the crucible of conflict and despair that we "BECOME" by the flames of affliction. If we will choose to yield to the searing fire and heat, our lives will be tempered and transformed in order to truly reflect the One who controls the furnace dial.
Yes! We may find ourselves stumbling, and we may feel like we are crumbling, but like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, as we wait on the Lord, we will rise up on wings like eagles to soar high above the valley of the shadow of death. With every tear shed and with every desperate prayer whispered, we are being meticulously crafted. Our legacy as warriors will be unbreakable, unstoppable, and filled with divine purpose. And in those quiet nights when doubt and fear creep in, and the shadows of death fill the room, let us remember the promises of God etched by the finger of God in our hearts. (Photo via StockCake)
