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Epidemic by Janet Martin Lord, there's an epidemic sweeping 'cross our nation Yet most seem oblivious to this dire situation Blindly unaware of their fatal condition Seeking no care from a Great Physician Tis a deadlier consumption than any before Yet most are quite willing its symptoms to ignore This disease infects judgment, character, desire Leaving one vulnerable to its feverish fire Its symptoms include loss of appetite For things that are holy, humble and right It ravages the mind, body and soul Until it has taken complete control Yet still it seems one can remain unaware Of this serious illness or sad disrepair It infects with pride, intolerance, rage As immorality and self take center stage If left untreated it will infect generations And its hopeless effect will control the whole nation Its subtle beginnings are so hard to feel Empty worship and loss of spiritual zeal Prayer and devotion are generally neglected As the victims emotions become infected The things of this world have become more dear Than a God, which calloused hearts no longer fear There is no satisfaction in life's simple gifts As this world's vast attraction sets lost souls adrift Embracing its works and the fruits of sin Carefully disguising the demise within Seemingly unable to stop its progression With no Holy Spirit to make intercession Sadly succumbing at last to its fate Seeking a Savior when it is too late SOUL-SICKNESS, oh what a hopeless condition But there IS hope and healing from one Great Physician If we call on Jesus, God's only Son And believe, then He frees us; healing has begun For only through Him can anyone be healed As the power of salvation is gloriously revealed His Holy Spirit renews, intercedes And heals all who will ask, of this deadly disease |
 This poem was a finalist in the December 2009 poetry contest |
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