Empty, depleted, withdrawn, and dry <br />From the depths of one's heart comes a cry; <br />What does one do when caught in this lie <br />Where satan wants one's soul to die? <br /> <br />Nothing negative is of God we know <br />So how can the tempter deceive us so? <br />He gains entrance easily in susceptible souls <br />Who strive for worldly rather than heavenly goals. <br /> <br />While we see where the wrong may lie, <br />Jesus and satan for valuable souls do vie; <br />The battle is between principalities and powers <br />Our Lord's, far above satan's, indeed, towers. <br /> <br />Lean not on our own but upon the Lord's power <br />And believe His Majesty demands satan cower; <br />The Blood of Jesus covers us stem to stern <br />And saves us from the hell-fires that burn. <br /> <br />Rejuvenated, renewed, restored and healed <br />Thru the precious blood of Christ we are sealed; <br />The desert aridity is now replaced by living waters <br />Gifts He gives to His sons and daughters. <br /> <br />While peace of mind does indeed wax and wane <br />As life sends us the sun as well as the rain, <br />Be uplifted to know we can come to Him in prayer <br />And believe no matter what, He will always care <br />Lord, into Your Everlasting Life, we wish a share. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />© Mel Patterson,8-9-08<br /><br />Carmela Patterson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/living-water-in-an-arid-desert/
