Even in the midst of menial chores,
We sense that our heart desires open doors-
For out of it come the issues of life,
And many of which we find will be rife!

Sometimes it behooves the wisest of men,
To hold up the shield again and again-
For even though sin begins in the mind,
It seeks open doors in the heart to find!

So comes this resolve to take extra care,
We must guard our heart or sin will be there-
It may not seem wrong, perhaps may not be,
But given some time the root makes a tree!

We must look ahead to conquer our foe,
For wars are not won unless we bestow-
Our all to the task of winning the race,
The ultimate goal is seeing God's face!

Now we make the choice if we will subdue,
This enemy of our heart and be true -
With quickness we fight & it won't be long,
By guarding our heart again we'll be strong!

Donna S. Mullis