Walk by the Spirit

James M has penned this poem, a reflection of the recent series on The Spirit and the current You, Sex and Society.


Swift as a blink of an eye
It may have been overlooked
Has it sneaked in recently
Surely left unnoticed it will dominate you shortly
And any reflection of this being in the mirror is now ugly
If necessary, search deep in the peace of night within
And thoroughly if you must find this subtle sin
Before it finds you shamefully, spectacularly
It is surely there waiting to be found
Before it festers into rage, anger to cause greater wounds
A hint of pride is like a foot in the door
That opens up a passage to only invite trouble
Careful lest it takes root and harvests bitterness
And the genesis of grieving the Holy Spirit of God
But the blood of Christ can overcome against all odds
Swiftly in forgiving prayers bring to Him again, and no other
Therefore, in your privileged allegiance to the Creator
Stand down any hints of pride, arrogance and bitterness
And show its value is no less than genuine and worthless
It’s no loss for His sakes, the great humble Prince of Peace
To stand down any poisonous traits of sinful nature
Before any of it takes residence within and matures
Remember in nakedness you were once lost in the beneath
But now clothed with Christ and rescued from the jaws of eternal death
Rise to live and walk by the Spirit as a result of being saved by faithfulness

By James M.