It was all very beautiful the day we were Wed
We stood before God and our vows had been said
For richer or poorer, for better or worse
Til death do us part, what a beautiful verse
We meant what we vowed and started our life
With him as my husband and I as his wife
We felt very blessed with the life that we had
The trials and triumphs, both happy and sad
And as the years passed, what we both didn't know
Is love can't be felt if you don't let it show
You settle for comfort instead of life's joy
Then in roars the lion to steal, kill and destroy
You're not sure what happened, you try at all cost
To win back his heart, but your loved one is lost
His soul has been stolen, one flesh torn apart
You cry out to God for his soul and your heart
Then God whispers softly, "My child, come here
Put on your full Armor, for battle is near
Pray and have faith that the devil's been beat
Go wait in the light, lay your pain at My feet
This battle is mine, your prayers have been heard
My victory is certain, you know by My Word
So walk by your faith, and not by your sight
My Word is my promise, all wrongs will be right
It may take some time, our ways aren't the same
Keep love in your eyes and try not to blame
Satan will shoot you with fiery darts
To try to confuse you and harden your hearts
Don't let him fool you with lies and deceit
Keep your eyes fixed on Me and don't think of defeat
For I AM the Lord, there's none stronger than Me
And I will build hedges you can't even see
So fear not my child and take up your Sword
And walk right with Me, your Savior and Lord
His hearts' like a river that turns in My Hand
Just wait for My Promise while taking your stand
Remember Beloved and rest while you sleep
Your tears in a bottle forever I'll keep
I AM the Restorer, I've spoken, it's done
The Flesh torn apart will again become One"
This poem won first place for the
December 2008 poetry contest