From 2 Corinthians 11:13-14: “For such boasters are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.”
Facing life’s harshest trials
Walking uphill in shadows
Keeping on the proper trail
Coveting greener meadows
Suffering darkest ordeals
Praying for divine advice
Listening for God’s response
Willing to pay any price
Hiding off the path, waiting
Offering cunning, false hope
Sliding into Satan’s net
Reaching up for rescue’s rope
Clutching God’s forgiving hand
Leaving the enemy’s grip
Finding new life with the Lord
Walking in His fellowship
From Romans 6:22-23: “But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage you get is sanctification. The end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Originally published September, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
God is ever ready to lift us up
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Amen. May others look up to God and drink from His deep well of grace.
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This poem offers such hope! Thanks, Richard!🙏🏻
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Susan, your readership has been a blessing. I appreciate your faithful feedback. God’s peace.
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The last stanza of your poem triggers beautiful thoughts. Thank you. 🙂
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Amen. We can depend on the love and mercy of God.
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God is always right there, even when we don’t “feel” His presence.
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Amen. God’s eternal presence offers us daily grace. Our faith continues to mature because of His hope-filled light.
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