War

The days wear on
And I become more aware of
The deceits, the traps, the temptations
Of the enemy.
They are everywhere
In the world
In the mouths of family and friends
In the news
In the technologies I try to tame
In my wretched soul
And covetous body
And twisted mind.
Death and destruction
Are ever near!
The days wear on
And the awareness
Drives me to seek You.
Arm me, not with the weapons of this world,
But with patience and pity, justice and gentleness.
Protect me with lovingkindness.
Grant me Your wisdom and discernment.
Gird me with Hope.
When I am wounded,
(For no war is ever safe!)
Heal me.
Uphold me with the strength of Your breath
And the example of Your Son,
For I cannot survive this war
Without You.