In Psalm 143, the Psalmist says "For to Thee I lift my soul. . ."
This is where the Soldier of The Cross must live - in the Shadow of Him who is all in all.
It is far too easy to lift up circumstances, emotional struggles and fears, when in fact there must be an offering up of the thought life and all choice.
When the soul is lifted up to Him in prayer, it means that the core of one's being is brought before Him without personal agenda. The barriers of stubborness, personal passion and pride are removed. Only then is there room for the Holy Spirit ti illuminate and fill.
There must be a daily acknowledging of His Sovereignty and the Soldier's need to learn to submit in all things.
This is not for the sort-of servant. This is for the one who would be a Soldier of The Cross.
Tell Him today.
Alone and aloud.