As sneaky as sneaky can be
it creeps in.
Unnoticed, it slithers through doorways
propped open with
pride
envy
insecurity.
Given an inch it gladly takes a mile, (or more!)
until the sliver that slithered in
vies for ownership.
Peace, disapates
Unity, deteriorates
Blessings, disappear
As brazen
as brazen
can be
it takes over.
Unbridled, it knocks down walls
weakened by
anger
gossip
mistrust.
What was vibrant, now lifeless
What was beautiful, now unrecognizable
What was family, now "me"
All because....
what was once
Christ-honoring,
infiltrated and infected by strife,
has now mutated into
that which is only
self-honoring.
Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].
~ Ephesians 4:27, The Amplified Bible
Happy to be linking up with Emily at
and Tracy at
it creeps in.
Unnoticed, it slithers through doorways
propped open with
pride
envy
insecurity.
Given an inch it gladly takes a mile, (or more!)
until the sliver that slithered in
vies for ownership.
Peace, disapates
Unity, deteriorates
Blessings, disappear
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as brazen
can be
it takes over.
Unbridled, it knocks down walls
weakened by
anger
gossip
mistrust.
What was vibrant, now lifeless
What was beautiful, now unrecognizable
What was family, now "me"
All because....
what was once
Christ-honoring,
infiltrated and infected by strife,
has now mutated into
that which is only
self-honoring.
Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].
~ Ephesians 4:27, The Amplified Bible
Happy to be linking up with Emily at
and Tracy at
Very important message, Stacy. It is so easy to become self-centered rather than God centered. When that happens, Satan is just waiting to gain a foothold which in turn can become a stronghold.
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joan
The enemy is always on the look out for a foothold! That is why we have to be vigilant! It's great to have reminders like this! God bless you! Patsy from
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whew...a little bit of scary truth...just a crack and the door is kicked open...sometimes slow and creeping and others a whole lot more in your face...
ReplyDeleteOh, loved this! You described the infiltration of sin perfectly and beautifully. I want to stand strong in His Word and against the enemy! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteouch. . . great momentum throughout, and a scary place to think of going. yet so easy to fall. thanks for sharing your heart. this was a great piece.
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So thankful there is grace to meet us in the cracks.
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with Janae's comment above!
ReplyDeleteJanae and Esther Joy,
ReplyDeleteGrace.....AMAZING grace...that meets us in the cracks. This is what makes all the difference isn't it?!...bringing humility, forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration~
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Philippians 4:8
ReplyDeleteYou said it beautifully.
Thoughtful post, nice to find you over at Tracey's.
ReplyDeleteSo true...give it an inch...it will take over...great post...
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
this is powerful truth, stacy. and it can happen, this downward spiral, on a daily basis... this, perhaps why we must keep encouraging one another daily so we don't fall into temptation. blessings.
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