My heart races
In the tall grass
I make my way
Eyes wide open
Alert for sounds
I hear growling
A twig snaps
I am pursued
By my adversary
Once he held me
Tightly bound
With heavy chains
And a steel cage
Until my savior
Told me the truth
That I had the key
To set myself free
Once unlocked
I fled his evil grip
Feeling freedom
My heart overflowed
With pure joy
Yet his anger stirred
He came after me
Angry I was free
No longer a prisoner
Chained to his lies
He keeps pursuing me
Not wanting to let go
Hunting me in the dark
With flaming arrows
Shouting out lies
Hiding somewhere
In the tall grass
Waiting to pounce
But I press on
With the truth
Close by my side
With the key
Firmly in my hand
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” – 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)
© 2019 CGThelen
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Thanks be to God for bringing us the truth to combat the Enemy’s empty and hallow promises.
Amen. God’s truth exposes the lies. Blessings.
Very nice. The devil is indeed a snake.
Indeed, very crafty. Thanks for the comment. Blessings to you.
Great post
Praise God for his love and grace. Blessings.
This is perfect–exactly my experience. Blessings to you.
Blessings to you as well. Thanks for the comment.
Yes. Oh, yes.
Blessings, friend.
Thank you for the reminder to press on even when the lies stalk and seek to rub us of our joy and freedom.
So true. The lies only seek to steal our joy. May you experience joy and freedom in Christ today.
Amen! I need it, thank you, thank you, thank you!