standing on my knees

the warriors fall around me
they crumble one by one

those i thought were holy
have given in to sin

the sin that takes us all
unnoticed at first

we let it
pull us ever so slowly
up to our feet

and there we stand high above the rest
above those meant to help us
when enticement is at it's best

above the body of believers
whose friendship we avoid

in seclusion we stand tall
and make ourselves vulnerable
with our pride

God help me
to stand on my knees
with head bowed and
will surrendered

arm in arm with those around me
huddled close when temptation's winds blow

God help me
to stand on my knees
with brokenness as my shield

with compassion for those who fall
and humility in knowing
that you are keeping me broken

to keep me safe

edp
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recently i have been hit with the news of not one but two friends of mine...one a pastor, the other a teacher, who have fallen. my heart is truly broken as i face this scenario time and time again. my prayers for them and their families are full of unspoken words that i cannot express. my prayers for myself and my family are full of repentance. may God keep me humble and may God restore those that have fallen. His grace is able.