Christian poem 'A Line in the Sand' by Lanette Kissel (Christart.com)

A Line in the Sand
by Lanette Kissel

Lord, You have drawn a line in the sand,
A line between evil and good,
A line I am not allowed to cross,
Yet I don't always do as I should.

On one side stands the tempter.
His trap is baited, ready to ensnare.
On the other side stands the Lamb.
Your heart is overflowing with loving care.

But Satan is beckoning to me.
His lure is beginning to entice.
Please, Lord, come and rescue me,
So I don't fall prey to his clever device.

I'm still on Your side, Lord,
But my toes are almost touching the line.
I feel I'm teetering on the brink,
Torn between evil and the divine.

Instead of one step forward,
Help me to take two steps back.
Lend me Your competent strength
So I can stand against Satan's attack.

I know there will be times
When You will have to stay my foot again.
But two steps back are not enough
When I would really rather take ten.

You have come through
As You always do.
I have just taken ten,
And I can only say…Amen.

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