Judy for Jesus
February 25th, 2008, 08:24 AM
WAR!!
By: Maxine M
WE are at WAR!! Not just the one we hear or read about every night
This is a SUBTLE war, so subtle perhaps we don't even realize we're in a fight
Or who the enemy is, but BEWARE!, this enemy has weapons of powerful might
The weapons of this enemy we face, have been around since time began
This daily war is the war of that "Serpent of Old" verses man
When Eve first saw him, she should have turned around and ran
For she wasn't an equal match for this enemy's 'half-truths' and outright lies
Gleefully, he thought he had won when he heard her labor's cry
Thinking NOW, against the rule of their Creator, all her offspring will defy
But he's only won a battle...the full blown war was only about to start
And it still rages today...the war for man's soul, mind and heart
The stakes are HIGH...don't underestimate him for he is cunning, wiley and smart
Most "soldiers" just do what they have to do, but this enemy totally enjoys
Using all the devilish, sadistic, satanic weapons he employs
All with the intent & confidence that these weapons...joy and happiness...destroy
One of his favorites is the arrow of anger...with which the 1st man was slain
In the use of this weapon, the enemy and his follower constantly train
Knowing if he can keep a man's spirit angry, good works will be in vain
This enemy's arsenal includes darts of disappointment, discouragement & doubt
And the distractions of material "stuff"...the benefit of riches...he'll shout
Keeps us so BUSY, there's no time to STOP and THINK what life's all about
Bitterness, resentment, revenge, hatred...part of the ammunition he uses
Fear, guilt, pride, prejudice used whenever he chooses
Confidence, security, self-esteem...he grossly abuses
Stealth, espionage, infiltration...just some of the war games he'll play
By complacency, compulsions, apathy, he can win "a battle" at the end of the day
How many have been lured into the snare of "later", "You have lots of time" he'll say
But the time is NOW, to be vigilant, not knowing when an attack he will dare
The attack may be in what we see or hear, maybe the prospects of a shady business affair
FIGHT BACK!!, by Knowledge of His Word, Shield of Faith, Power Punch of Prayer
Have a difficult boss? Always impatient, voice rough & commanding?
The enemy will be repelled if we just apply a little understanding
Look deeper for the true reason he's so demanding
Your neighbor just bought an expensive car...the enemy brings his weapon of jealousy to bare
A SINCERE "I'm happy for you", the enemy's joy vanishes into thin air
You just won a battle, and you may have been totally unaware
In the middle of church we're considering what to put in the collection plate
The enemy whispers, Remember-sales this month haven't been that great
DOUBLE your usual amount...defeated, he'll hiss "that's NOT the response I wanted to anticipate"
Angry at your spouse? Don't "unload", make their favoite dinner instead
The enemy's weapon will be disarmed, his spirit filled with dread
Thinking...I had them cornered, but they listened to what their Commander said
So you see, we MUST review OUR Commander's battle plan each day
Encourage, support, lift up, our fellow soldiers in life's daily fray
Being ever so careful!!, that by the enemy's allurement, we're not led astray
Always listening for the Commander's voice above earth's noisy din
For He's the only one who can overcome the enemy--free from a life of sin
Because one day, the WAR will be OVER...HE LOSES & WE WIN!!!
By: Maxine M
WE are at WAR!! Not just the one we hear or read about every night
This is a SUBTLE war, so subtle perhaps we don't even realize we're in a fight
Or who the enemy is, but BEWARE!, this enemy has weapons of powerful might
The weapons of this enemy we face, have been around since time began
This daily war is the war of that "Serpent of Old" verses man
When Eve first saw him, she should have turned around and ran
For she wasn't an equal match for this enemy's 'half-truths' and outright lies
Gleefully, he thought he had won when he heard her labor's cry
Thinking NOW, against the rule of their Creator, all her offspring will defy
But he's only won a battle...the full blown war was only about to start
And it still rages today...the war for man's soul, mind and heart
The stakes are HIGH...don't underestimate him for he is cunning, wiley and smart
Most "soldiers" just do what they have to do, but this enemy totally enjoys
Using all the devilish, sadistic, satanic weapons he employs
All with the intent & confidence that these weapons...joy and happiness...destroy
One of his favorites is the arrow of anger...with which the 1st man was slain
In the use of this weapon, the enemy and his follower constantly train
Knowing if he can keep a man's spirit angry, good works will be in vain
This enemy's arsenal includes darts of disappointment, discouragement & doubt
And the distractions of material "stuff"...the benefit of riches...he'll shout
Keeps us so BUSY, there's no time to STOP and THINK what life's all about
Bitterness, resentment, revenge, hatred...part of the ammunition he uses
Fear, guilt, pride, prejudice used whenever he chooses
Confidence, security, self-esteem...he grossly abuses
Stealth, espionage, infiltration...just some of the war games he'll play
By complacency, compulsions, apathy, he can win "a battle" at the end of the day
How many have been lured into the snare of "later", "You have lots of time" he'll say
But the time is NOW, to be vigilant, not knowing when an attack he will dare
The attack may be in what we see or hear, maybe the prospects of a shady business affair
FIGHT BACK!!, by Knowledge of His Word, Shield of Faith, Power Punch of Prayer
Have a difficult boss? Always impatient, voice rough & commanding?
The enemy will be repelled if we just apply a little understanding
Look deeper for the true reason he's so demanding
Your neighbor just bought an expensive car...the enemy brings his weapon of jealousy to bare
A SINCERE "I'm happy for you", the enemy's joy vanishes into thin air
You just won a battle, and you may have been totally unaware
In the middle of church we're considering what to put in the collection plate
The enemy whispers, Remember-sales this month haven't been that great
DOUBLE your usual amount...defeated, he'll hiss "that's NOT the response I wanted to anticipate"
Angry at your spouse? Don't "unload", make their favoite dinner instead
The enemy's weapon will be disarmed, his spirit filled with dread
Thinking...I had them cornered, but they listened to what their Commander said
So you see, we MUST review OUR Commander's battle plan each day
Encourage, support, lift up, our fellow soldiers in life's daily fray
Being ever so careful!!, that by the enemy's allurement, we're not led astray
Always listening for the Commander's voice above earth's noisy din
For He's the only one who can overcome the enemy--free from a life of sin
Because one day, the WAR will be OVER...HE LOSES & WE WIN!!!