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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Illustrate the meaning of “A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush” (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (01/10/08)
The Enemy’s Plan

The fears of the night flow over me in waves, pain filling my body and soul. The enemy’s lies and slander worm their way into the minds and spirits of those who know only my name but do not know Yours, while shame and embarrassment try their best to be my soul mates.

Day after day, night after relentless night, words penetrate my heart like arrows, wrenching my soul with their falseness.

But You, O God, are not moved by the enemy’s plan, nor surprised by circumstances or situations.

I have no reason to fear man, for Your hands are not tied by the troops at my door, nor are Your sovereign plan and Word removed from me, for I delight greatly in You; Your salvation and robe of righteousness clothe me.

I cry out to You, for Your weapons of warfare are not of this world, but mighty in Your strength, demolishing strongholds.

I do not fear the enemy, for his weapons are but carnal, but I fear You, my God, for only in You is there eternal life and contented rest, untouched by the trouble, circumstances and situations of this present darkness wrenching my soul.

Rising on the wings of the dawn, crying out Your name, calling on You in truth, reaching out for You, I find no disappointment, for Your hand is here, reaching toward me, guiding, holding me, equipping me with arrows from Your quiver of wisdom, truth and victory!

Here in Your Presence is rest and peace, for You are the Lord my God, and in You I trust.
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Yvonne Blake 
01/17/08
Is this a paraphrase of a Psalm?
I could hear the prayers and cries of David in your words.
Interesting!
Beckie Stewart
01/17/08
Living through a church split and being falsely accused this past year, I feel the pain of the writer here.
Jeanette Oestermyer
01/17/08
I enjoyed reading your article. I felt it was a little difficult to understand (inaccessible), as my poetry sometimes is. Good reasoning of the topic.
Lynn Jacky 
01/17/08
Anyone who had ever been in spiritual warfare understands your story. Good writing.
Temple Miller
01/18/08
Evokes emotion of all types. Great piece.
L.M. Lee
01/19/08
very powerful view of our life's struggle to remember who is truly in control
Betty Castleberry
01/20/08
Definitely reads like a psalm. The word are poetic, lovely, and truthful. I'm not quite sure how well it fits the topic, but it's really beautiful.
LINDA GERMAIN 
01/21/08
Though the topic may be somewhat shrouded in the content, this is outstanding work and certainly not level I. Very, very well done.