My mind is drawn back to watching war movies where soldiers trod through muck and mire, and are cautioned to keep their feet warm and dry. I remember when the kids were young, and we had the most goofy game - The Stinky Feet Contest. Zac never failed to win the contest - feet down! Funnier still is the fact that last year when we went skiing, Zac took his boots off, and Macie commented that she could see the "stink" rising from his boots (as you'd see on cartoons). So now I wonder even more -- with Zac deployed to Afghanistan -- are his feet warm? Are they dry?
Before I worry about my feet, and taking care of them during marathon training, I'll be sure of this one thing: added to Zac's care package this weekend will be several pair of new, warm, dry, cotton socks - requested or not, I'm sure they'll be put to good use!
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:10-17 NIV
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