BATTLE CRY!

Dear Lord,
I'm a simple woman; my faith is simple, too,
tiny like a mustard seed -- so feeble,  yet it grew
when planted in a simple heart 
                                  and watered by Your Word;
in a barren and embattled world, 
                                You've nurtured it, Dear Lord.

When faced with trials of fire, 
                                       attacked by hostile bands,
my meager faith assaulted, I trust in Your commands.
Your servants join the battle, 
                                      confident courage abounds;
ready with spiritual weapons,
                                     the counter-attack resounds!

Though what to say and how to pray
                                           escapes my weary mind,
weak, I cry out to my Captain 
                                      'till the darkness falls behind.
When double-edged swords are flashing 
                             and warriors fight on their knees,
what recourse has the enemy? 
                                     His battle is lost -- he flees!

And as for me, Sweet Jesus,
                                   my pounding heart now at rest,
the battlefield is quiet -- You've led me through the test.
The mustard seed is planted 
                                           in a prime and fertile field;
As fellow soldiers join in the fray, 
                                    Your love brings forth its yield!

--"Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves;
a cord of three strands
is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:12 KJV

"I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God....."
(from the song, "Family of God," by Bill Gaither)
 
 "For the Word of God is quick and powerful,
sharper than any two-edged sword."
Hebrews 4:12 KJV