Psalm 78 (Reflections)

I have the chains of death

wrapped around my soul,

I cannot comprehend their strength,

And they will not let me go.

My cravings long to ignore my evil

And forget that it is there.

It eats away at my soul

And takes me from His care.

Wearied by this attack

that preys on every part,

I feel that my strength is sapped

Before the battle has its start.

I step onto the battlefield,

and smell the stench of rot.

Temptation has done its job

Here is sin that’s hard to stop.

The apathy which has grown

toward this battle’s fight,

Came because I tested God,

And now, I’ve drifted from His light.

I have chosen not to trust,

I have chosen to rebel.

Will He show me His love,

Or would He kick me off to Hell?

Oh God! Give me the strength to stand

As you promised You would do.

I have no idea about Your plan,

But I know that You are True.

My heart is foolish and deceitful,

I cannot trust its ways.

I will choose to look to You

And will delight while I obey.

With the crashing of my Sword,

I will be reminded of the gift,

No longer am I a slave to sin,

I will choose not to listen to it.

And thus, this battle has begun,

Through His power alone.

I will lean upon His Word

And He will bring me Home.

Unable to do this by myself,

I need You every hour.

Fill me with Your awe,

You are my strong tower.