From 1 Peter 5:8-9: “Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”
Stay alert, darkness lurks
Enemy remains at large
Believing in Savior’s strength
Faith in Him, taking charge
Faith sown with righteousness
Found in Christ’s merciful breath
Calling saints, wear His armor
Recall, Lord conquered death
Witness Calvary’s grace
Jesus suffers for man’s sins
Nailing each one to faith’s cross
His love shall always win
Hope’s perfect Good Shepherd
Always tending to His flock
Revealing glory’s goodness
Peace springs from faith’s bedrock
Hang on to faith’s Savior
Humble selves in mercy’s hands
Casting burdens upon Him
Heaven’s sunrise shall stand
From 1 Peter 5:11: “To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Kathy, I appreciate your sharing of Paul’s perspective. God’s consistency in keeping His promises brings any believer much encouragement.
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Elaine, I appreciate your kind feedback. This theme shows up in much of my faith-based poetry.
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You’re welcome. So inspiring and well thought out.
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Amen. Blessings Matt for continuing to be witness of the divine light found in Jesus.
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Amen. Our faith needs to be built upon nothing less than Jesus.
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I’ve been drawn to 1 & 2 Peter lately, Richard, and this poem complements my study, beautifully emblazoning these kernels of truth.
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Love it
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Thank you for sharing. God’s peace be with you.
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God bless
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Amen. The last line proclaims the everlasting freedom of the Resurrection. Thank you Linda.
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