The Battle So Far

In a feast, I came in this year Ignorant of the continuous battle in transition The battle for who will be the lord of my soul The clash that will determine who rules the now The battle for who get the praise of my next story Still in my banquet; unaware me I perceived a sparkle – a flash of the war The lord of sin and death reached out for my soul He threw his jabs of hate and lust Mercy! The MORNING STAR rose in me for a defense The monster yet approached me with fury He threw me a blow of pride and envy Mercy! The HAND THAT KNEW NO SIN blocked the fist Again the accuser loomed with fierce rage His eyes burning with fury, he struck with a slap of ignorance And I cried, “There is a thorn in my flesh!” The SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS arose with healing in His wings He patted me saying, “My grace is sufficient for you” I jerked in strength, though weak Then what... The beast roared, called out his agents In reality, I still dine, oblivious of hell’s new strategy The demons injected me and I fell flat, frail Soon, the LIGHT OF MEN shown on me, Extends His two edged sword to me My eyes opened, I was spirited “He was wounded for my transgressions He was bruised for my iniquities The chastisement of my peace was upon him And with His stripes I am healed” By grace, I resisted the devil, he fleed But… The battle continues… What more… The PRINCE OF PEACE assured me of victory on His side