The sifting goes on and on.
We know not who is next
To lay down their shields
From exhaustion
Or in compromise.
How do we encourage
Our brothers and sisters?
How do we give them hope?
The times are so evil
And twilight dims our eyes
Go back to His Word--
Recite great battles
That bolster our faith.
Shout praises to God
To bring light to the path.
His mercy endures forever,
They say. The battle
Belongs to the Lord.
Each soldier commissioned
By God himself, helps his brother on.
©Patricia Ragan 2008