Only Jesus Makes Me Respect Women More
I
At the start of 2020, which some call 20-plenty
Our churches began a Daniel Fast for 30 days
To bless the Body of Christ with faith, charity, integrity -
And heal nations, especially the continent of Africa
II
It might have been Day 3, that a friend came to visit
Her husband died a few years ago. She knew of the fast
Upon getting up to leave, she half-hugged-half-kissed me
And only some FORCE made me turn my face away
III
Later I texted the nice, attractive (younger) lady, gently,
About the importance of the fast; that Jesus is my LOVE
And I now live to honor Him. Without Him, I'd hate more
Preach without practicing, pray pointless prayers galore
IV
I say this to thank the LORD, who loves all genders
Though some only allow lady preachers under delegation
The Holy Spirit wants to overflow, already in us and with us
He is grieved, quieted when we deny Jesus, for flesh & fornication
V
O siblings in the LORD Jesus, the Holy Trinity
I need prayers, strengthening daily, moment by moment
Dare I say the devil goes about like a bright distraction
Ones we respect may be used. Plead His blood, rebuke ... repent
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