Watching and Praying

This has been a long week, everything about it seemed so wrong,
And the devil came a calling, trying to prove that he was strong,
I felt wrapped up in his death and destruction, hour after hour,
But I know even in the whole of it, it doesn't compare to my Lord's power,
And even in mourning the outcome, especially with those who lost everything,
I will never yield to the devil, but will praise God for good things,
All of my earthly troubles will vanish, when Jesus Christ I see,
For through it all His being my anchor, gives hope and peace to me,
I am so thankful for the mercy and grace, that He always gives,
And I believe I will be in His presence, as soon as I cease this life to live,
But then Jesus may decide to take me, even as soon as today,
So that is why I am ready, and always watch and pray.
Randy "Pops" Stone 05-01-11