The Visitor That Wasn’t Welcome!

A couple of weeks ago I had a visit,

But it wasn’t of the pleasant kind...

It was one of Hell’s solicitors

Trying hard to invade my mind!

 

Doubt had tried to come in first,

but he was told that his welcome wasn’t there,

And so in turn, not far behind

Came his companion fear.

 

I walked one day down memory lane

And somehow things weren’t so great,

The things that once had charmed me so much,

Now seemed second rate!

 

I thought to myself, what did I see

In the emptiness of it all,

And sorting through what happened then,

No joy could I recall...

 

And then yesterday, I had a visit

From an acquaintance from long before

But wouldn’t you know it, The Lord stepped in

And stopped bitterness at the door!

 

So now, I’m here sharing with you

about my best of friends...

The one who’ll never leave, nor forsake

But will stand by me til the end!

 

I do not journey alone you see,

I have a new companion by my side

The One who strengthens and shields me

The One in whom I hide.

 

So "Hell’s solicitors" you need not come

My Lord keeps watch over me

I no longer am imprisoned by you

For He has set me free!

 

Written: March 8, 2004 (coincides with the poem "Hell's Solicitors" ~ similar theme. similar expression.)

I felt the need to share this poem right now - even though I wrote it a while ago. Sometimes, we are called to rebuke Satan, and his workings. Sometimes, I feel as if I "have to" confront certain things...as awkward as it is. (Afterall, the light exposes things of darkeness...)

 

Wait, and be still, patient:
keep God first and everything else will follow.

When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say,
"Jesus, could you please get that for me?"

how can you fear when you are "wonderfully and fearfully made".......thanx for dropping by the book...glad you like the rendition of Amazing Grace" in Inuit.....


Corina's Response:

Good question...I guess it's a complete lack of 'faith' on my part
(Very frustrating.)

Thanks for stopping by.

Corina,
You inspired me by your comment in my journal, I thank you it was simple and sweet yet God spoke to me and I'm thankful. I wrote a Prayer that came from my heart.. Thanks for the Inspiration.. It's great to see Jesus in You. Love you Sister. Bless you!! This Poem is awesome, it's so True hell's solicitors do knock at the door, and the reason I know God inspired me thru you is I wrote my entire blog entry before even reading this post.. and then to see how relevant this poem is to my post.. is God-inspired!! Love you!


Corina's Response:
I love it when God re-affirms something like what you just described...It's nice to know he can use a simple 'poetry blog' for His purpose. Thank you for your encouraging note.

God Bless.

Hi Sis,
It's been real rough the past few days. Marti and I are going through a real time of testing. Your poem lifited my spirits today and with your kind permission I would like to pass it on. . Many thanks for all of your prayers ...know that we pray for your ministry and (you) always....