Spiritual Warfare

Basking like a seal on a sun-baked rock
Is how I feel when I’m in tune with my Lord.
Wallowing and luxuriating in His love and glory,
Reflecting in the radiance and glory of His bright life
Feeling secure and held in the palm of His mighty hand.

To hear His word so clearly makes my heart beat faster
To receive direction from Him on high is exciting,
To know I’m on the right track is fulfilling,
To be in-synch with God’s will and purpose
Is where I want to be, and my heartfelt prayer.

But to be out of step is formidable and frustrating.
An attack from below can come at any time,
Usually when we least expect it,
And usually when we grow closer to God.
Debilitating thoughts prevail, a sense of gloom looms.

The plan of the enemy is to de-rail us,
De-stabilise us and lure us away from the light,
Especially if we are walking well with God
Determined to do His wonderful works.
This is spiritual warfare.

I can now see that such trials and tribulations
Are a sure sign that we are at one with Him.
To be attacked is not failure or weakness
But rather that we are destined to do great things
For our Lord and Saviour.

This fight will forge my future,
My character and my glorious destiny.
I will learn to use Your word as my shield.
Protected by prayer and Your promises,
I will win these spiritual battles.

Victorious I will then return
To the warm rays of your love and light,
Basking like a seal on a sun-baked rock,
Ready to receive your word,
Ready to take on the world.