Spiritual Survival: How to Ignite the Fire of God, Transcend the Mountain of God, and Walk on Water

Description

Spiritual Survival is not just a Christian self-help book—it’s a battlefield manual for those serious about confronting spiritual warfare with clarity, courage, and uncompromising truth. Written by retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Wade Carter, this book draws upon decades of life experience, leadership, and spiritual encounters to equip believers to stand firm in their faith and live victoriously in a world filled with deception, distraction, and danger.

At its core, the book presents three powerful and intertwined concepts: igniting the fire of God, climbing the mountain of spiritual growth, and walking on water in unwavering faith. These symbolic themes serve as the structural foundation for the book’s progression, guiding readers through a step-by-step climb from spiritual vulnerability to supernatural communion with God. From the base camp of basic spiritual disciplines to the summit of walking in total obedience, each chapter challenges the reader to evaluate their current spiritual state and take deliberate steps forward.

Carter’s writing is direct, raw, and deeply grounded in Scripture—always using the King James Version for doctrinal consistency. He boldly confronts common spiritual misconceptions, like the popular but unbiblical doctrine of “once saved, always saved,” and exposes how passive or lukewarm Christianity has left many believers stuck in spiritual cycles, unaware that they are camping far below the summit God intended for them.

The structure of the book mirrors a military field manual. Each “camp” on the mountain represents a new spiritual level: foundation, defense, endurance, and maintenance. At every stage, readers are warned of specific dangers: isolation, temptation, spiritual apathy, or false doctrine. The consistent message is this—without intentional daily practice of prayer, praise, and worship (PPW), even seasoned Christians will regress. Carter illustrates this through the “fire triangle” metaphor, likening PPW to fuel, heat, and oxygen. If one is removed, the fire of faith will inevitably die out.

What sets Spiritual Survival apart is its deeply personal yet universally relevant tone. Carter shares honest “God Moments” from his own military journey, including a vivid dream from 2006 that led to the initial draft of this book. These stories aren’t just inspirational—they’re used to illustrate urgent biblical truths that many believers overlook.

Whether you’re a new believer, a weary Christian leader, or someone who feels spiritually stuck, Spiritual Survival will provoke, convict, and inspire you. It will teach you how to stay spiritually alive in a hostile world—not just barely hanging on, but walking in victory, standing firm in identity, and thriving in God’s power.

This book is not for the casual reader. It’s for the climber who knows the battle is real and is ready to be equipped for the journey ahead. Spiritual Survival is a wake-up call to the modern Church—and a lifeline for anyone who wants to keep their spiritual fire burning.