The Defeated Foe

DEFEAT

Front and center!

I want a full report on your subject

Well most evil one

I am happy, excuse that vile word, to report success

In keeping this man down and defeated

I’ve been surprised at how easily he’s swayed

It doesn’t take much

To keep him from reading the Bible each day

Anything from fatigue to busyness

Or little distraction from an aptly timed phone call will do

To keep him from reading the Enemy’s wretched Book

Well done…that’s a must

If he reads it daily

He may actually begin to believe it and live it

It’s critical to cut off the lines of communication with the Enemy

I find he’s easily satisfied with talking to a friend

Instead of praying to his heavenly Father

I don’t even have to work at this one

It comes naturally…thanks to that good old sin nature

It’s a wonder what little grumbling and complaining will do

One of my favorites is when he thinks he can get through the day

On his own strength and relying on his own wisdom

What a joke! 

Well done…it’s imperative that he never knows the truth

That the battle has already been won

That he already has the victory in Christ

Defeat, we may never see him in the Lake of Fire with us

But we can make sure his life here on earth

Is a miserable and defeated existence

Carry on wretched one

Our time is growing short

Excellent work in rendering your foe ineffective and defeated

by Susan Wachtel

July 6, 2012

The Hawk

As I walked out the door

I heard a the flutter of many wings

Birds flying this way and that, trying to escape

It seemed as though all were gone

Yet I still heard frantic flapping in the tree

Suddenly he appeared

A hawk swept down from the branches

His prey held firmly in his grasp

A helpless dove, wings beating their last flap

I was sickened by the sight

Suddenly the hawk took flight with the lifeless bird

The only evidence, feathers along the path

Susan Wachtel

June 24, 2012

How Do I See God?

Whom do I see when I think of God

Do I see Him as gentle and benevolent

Like a doddering old grandfather

Who has no impact on how I live my life

Do I see man’s picture of Jesus

Dialed down and nonthreatening

Repackaged to be more appealing to unbelievers

Someone who treats our sins superficially

Or do I read God’s Word with reverence

Am I in awe of God Who is Holy, Holy, Holy

Do I remember my redemption came at a price

My sin debt was paid for by the Holy Lamb of God

By Susan Wachtel

June 2, 2012

Psalm 111:9-10

⁹ He has sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever:
Holy and awesome is His name.

¹⁰ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

Rear View Mirror Living

How often do I live life

Looking in the rear view mirror

Trying to move forward

All the while glancing back

Trying to focus on today

But thinking of the past

Why do I live with past regrets

Of sins confessed, repented of and forgiven

Which only robs each day

Of peace, hope and joy

How often do I mourn what’s lost

Failing to trust God’s plan for today

When will I choose to let go of my grief

Embrace and celebrate what the Lord has given me today?

by Susan Wachtel

May 19, 2012

Five Minute Friday…Sobering Perspective

Those days I feel overwhelmed

By the pressing, unrelenting demands of work

Come home weary and fatigued

When tempted to wonder, “How do others do it?”

Instead I look around and see

So many effected by the continuing downward spiral of our economy

Drivers and cars that used to head off to work

Now stay in the driveway each day

Lawns once green and manicured

Now have turned brown

Gardens once tended

Are now overgrown with weeds

Homes that used to show signs of live

Now stand empty for no one is home

Lord…may I have a heart of compassion

May I have a heart of gratitude for Your provisions

May I be faithful in prayer for those in need of jobs

Reach out where You lead

May I not presume upon my God

Who causes it to rain on the just and unjust alike

May I have a right perspective and attitude

Depending upon God for the strength to persevere

By Susan Wachtel

May 19, 2012

A day late…but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to participate in The GypsyMama’s Five Minute Friday.  Head on over and give it a try and be sure to read the writings of many gifted individuals while you are there.