I’m standing at a crossroads,
And I have a choice to make.
Should I call on Jesus now,
Or alone, chose which step to take?
I’ve been told the past is prologue,
So I must pay close attention,
If I go forward without Jesus,
Can I still count onto His protection?
Why am I so confused?
What’s behind my hesitation?
I feel reluctant to include Jesus
But what fuels my apprehension?
Something isn’t right here.
Why do I distrust my savior?
Why am I trying to exclude Him
By hiding my behavior?

Could it be unrepented sin?
Or perhaps running on pride?
When did I stop trusting Jesus?
And why do I feel the need to hide?
Suddenly, it becomes clear to me.
The enemy has a foothold in my mind
From where he’s using his ancient trick,
Conjuring fear to make me blind.
But this time, I won’t be blinded.
For I know he’s a liar and a bully.
Yes, he has slowed me down a step,
But he cannot stop me fully.
So get behind me, Satan,
You may be an obstacle for me
But you are no match for my Savior.
He overcame death to make me free.
My first and only choice is Jesus,
My only answer to follow Him.
He leads me by still waters;
You lead only to more sin.
© Linda Troxell 09/24