WAR

I really do not know what to title this post. Honestly, this may be a continued work in progress. But then I am a work in progress... we all are. This is just a start of something. What will it become? Where will it go? What will the final outcome be? I do not have the answers right now. Maybe this will be all that comes from this... We shall see.












There is a rage that is building inside me
At a time when I should be keeping my mind on thee
Why does my flesh battle me so?
Away this rage I am wanting to throw

Anger at the state of life I find myself in
Mind is returning to the pain I have within
A focus on self always causes me such trouble
Allow God to work, force myself to be humble

Lord, I cry out to you for salvation from my flesh
Mind, will and emotion does the wicked one want to possess
The battle seems contained to this mortal realm
But the spiritual matters are what are at the helm

The wicked one wants to see me brought low
“Another deterred from God’s work” he wishes to crow
Resist through the power of God I must do
For only the power of God will see me through

He did not promise a life of success and leisure
To the wishes of man’s flesh, He is often not a pleaser
A change of who I am is His greatest desire
Becoming more like Christ through the purifying fire

Set rage aside for God’s intended action
Humbly accept my life’s trial and station
God is here with me and guiding me through
No matter the cost, to Him I want to stay true

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