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"PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO STAND FIRM AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL. FOR OUR STRUGGLE IS NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD BUT AGAINST THE RULERS, AGAINST THE POWERS, AGAINST THE WORLD FORCES OF THIS DARKNESS, AGAINST THE SPIRITUAL FORCES OF WICKEDNESS IN THE HEAVENLY PLACES."                                                                                                                                                      Ephesians 6:11 - 12

Fearful Feelings

Have you ever had the feeling,
That can upset and send you reeling,
Like you're being watched and don't know why?

Like someone's out to get you,
Like they'd really like to hurt you,
And you'd better watch your back by and by?

Most often it means nothing,
But sometimes it could be something,
Your sixth sense is telling you to peel your eyes.

You don't have to get defensive,
Let yourself become too pensive,
But for sure a bit of vigilance applies;

But if you let it get you down,
That others are around,
Who wish you ill without good reason then they've won.

Just treat others as you would be,
And your enemies will soon see,
All their efforts at discourse have come undone;

For their lies will come to nothing,
If you make sure they see something,
In your life that gives you peace no matter what;

And they will want it too,
Some may come and talk to you,
To find out what it is they haven't got;

For The Lord will be your shelter,
Through the storms of life, a smelter,
And you'll come through it all as purest gold.

What don't kill you makes you stronger,
And your life will be much longer,
If you let The Shepherd keep you in His fold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mcconnell Avatar
April 18, 2020 at 3:32 PM
A great write Judy, a real uplifter and inspiration. I never realised you're in Canada, where are you? I've a brother in law from my first marriage in Owen Sound, I've never been but looks a beautiful part of the country. Hope you're ok, keep safe and well, Blessings, Gordon
Macfarlane Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Great advice and write Judy. Hugs
Ball Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:37 PM
Thank you so much Cecilia. God Bless, JB
poemtheart Avatar
January 1, 2020 at 11:33 PM
lovely sharing, bless & love :)
Ball Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so much Muddasar. God Bless, JB
One Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM
Powerful words... Hope you are well Judy..
Ball Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM
Thank you so much silent One. God Bless JB,
Laurie Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 11:23 PM
G'day Judy … enjoyed the flow and the message in your verse Judy - Lindsay
Bavington  Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 12:55 PM
I really like this one. I know God is real. He helps me through each and every day. I have faced plenty of evil with his protection wrapped around me. I love the message. God bless.
Laurie Avatar
November 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Hello Judy …. a powerful message, and it was a great poem to read that flows along beautifully - thank you Judy - Lindsay
Ball Avatar
March 26, 2020 at 12:54 AM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Na Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 3:27 PM
I enjoyed this Judy. I`m Greg new to the Soup. I have felt this many times in my life and its up to you how the outcome is. Thanks for sharing
Ball Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:51 PM
Thank you so much NaNa God Bless and welcome. JB
Michael Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Sometimes you need a shield of protection...like an umbrella for rain...There are BAD people out there...We're not in Disney Land...A conscious write
Ball Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Thank you so much Arturo. God Bless, JB
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Hello Judy Ball. I like the last two lines of this poem. have a nice day my friend.
Ball Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 2:58 PM
Thank you so much Darlene. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM
Your guidance in this poem is divine, Judy..we all face evil from time to time--inner strength gives us courage to withstand.
Ball Avatar
November 12, 2019 at 3:09 PM
Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB
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