spiritual warfare 2 cor. 10:3-5

today
I am determined.
today
I have been pulled out;
of a false reality..
now my eyes feel wide and open.
today I can see the battle.
it was raging fierce and strong-all along!
but Im not looking for a new way out
Ive tried that all before.
I run to my General's side
with my hands open wide
I breathlessly take the belt of truth
and with desperation I grab the sword and shield.
with His grace I put my helmet on
and I remember who I am
although I wandered into the enemy's camp again
and ate with the dreaded foe
My captain came and dragged me out
and opened my eyes to their plots and schemes
once more.
the subtle lies had swept me up and blinded
even the battle that rose all around.
but today standing on the lines
the air is clear.
and though the war rage,i do not remain
lost and idle trapped on the other side!
no, now I am ready; truly engaged.
There are only two choices- to fight
or return again as a slave.
clenching my sword I know
I have only to fight for my glory and
joy.
I am a prisoner of war no more.
with my armor on I look up to see
The faithful General standing sure beside me.
my rescuer
and lead.
all thoughts of what is to come
And every need or want
fled.
For today my General broke through the wiles of this bitter war
to find me
and bring
me
back.


2 cor. 10:3-5
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,