The Enemy

I remember that old saying, “You are your own worse enemy.” This is so true! My enemy lives in me and promises to pop out any given moment unless I keep a deep, on-going relationship with my Father. He is the only One who can banish the enemy. It is so important to follow God’s word and remember the words of Paul as he was in prison when he said, “In whatever state I am in, I have learned to be content.” 

 

The Enemy

 

The enemy lives within,

And it is my sin.

It can be my doubt

When going through a lingering drought.

It can be deceit

I offer up in anger at someone’s feet.

It can be my lust-

Desiring earthly possessions until I nearly bust.

It can be my rebellion rising

With satan’s disguising.

The enemy seeks to knock me off my feet,

Keeping me from being complete.

The root of all my evil ways,

Is hidden deep within,

And it stays.

It awakes and rises in my dismay

To toy, play, and prey to make me stray.

The enemy lives within

And I can only win with Him-

My Christ, who paid the price.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 2/26/2025

 

“Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.” Exodus 15:6 KJV