The Paraclete's Path

As the devil roams the earth, sometimes believing church folk depend on other Christians for support during occasions of doubt and despair. I find myself errantly choosing the wrong paths forgetting that I have professed God as the One on whom I depend. He is my faithful Redeemer who intercedes with mercy’s kindness, yet judiciously knowing I need a Father's kindling fire for my disobedient heart with love, forgiveness and discipline. My earthly friends would condone my narcissism and stubborn conceit which occludes the very Paraclete within me; penitence is what I really need. Quashing the ploys of the evil one, repentant souls refresh their spirits. Spurning Satan’s subversion teaches us dependence upon God's remedy for unfaithfulness, the loose rocks on our route. Vital to our strength is a well-meaning, wise Friend’s honesty. God’s Spirit is that xenolith who supports each believer, yokes Christians yearning to bring zealots back into relationship with their Redeemer. First words of each line can also be read as a "abc" type poem: As believing Christians doubt errantly forgetting God, He intercedes judiciously kindling love. My narcissism occludes penitence. Quashing repentant spirits teaches unfaithfulness. Vital, wise xenolith yokes zealots. February 10, 2020 Caren Krutsinger's ABCEDARIAN contest