A Closer Walk

I peered just over the edge And stared straight into the abyss I asked Him to establish a hedge Then I heard a whisper and a hiss My blood ran ice cold And the world became eerily still I remembered the words I was told And I lifted my eyes to the hills I have the power to trample On serpents, scorpions, and the enemy And this power I have is ample It will give me my requested remedy These challenges are opportunities To pick up my cross and walk with You To deny myself and my lunacy And learn what I should think and do