Here is an Excerpt from Chapter 15 of my new book, "Outside the Gate"
INTO THE NIGHT
Fearing for my life, I decided to run.
My body was bruised and blood seeped out of some of my wounds.
I could hear the television blaring downstairs.
Sounds of dishes banging from the kitchen.
The woman was preparing supper
A few moments prior she had reigned her fury on my body.
Blow after blow.
I lifted my wounded body from the bed.
Slowly and gingerly
I retrieved my stuffed animal from where it was hidden
Noise was my friend as I quietly made my escape.
Carrying my stuffed animal, my feet whispered down the stairs.
And out the front door.
I ran into the city and into the night.
"I have seen violence done to the helpless and have heard the moans of the poor.
Now I will rescue them
As they longed for me to do.
The Lord's promises are pure."
(Psalm 12:5/NIV)
INTO THE LIGHT
Over me is the Armor of Light
I run the race into the night
Wearing the helmet of my salvation
Jesus my comfort
My consolation
No need to run
No need to flee
The devil has no hold on me
When the enemy causes doubts and twists
On the Word of God
My heart is fixed
With the Sword of the Spirit
I stand my ground
No need to run
No need to flee
The devil has no hold on me
Jesus came down from his heavenly throne
He took my suffering and made it his own
He put my tears
In his own bottle
And created the rain of revival
No need to run
No need to flee
The devil has no hold on me
Clothed in the righteousness of Christ
Putting on the armor of light
The shoes I wear on my feet
Bring the Good News
The gospel of peace
No need to run
No need to flee
The devil has no hold on me.
This is the grace in which I stand
The shield of faith is in my hand
Around my waist is the belt of truth
Spirit living
Producing fruit
No need to run
No need to flee
The devil has no hold on me.
- June Smith, 2023
"Therefore put on every piece of God's armor
so you will be able to resist the enemy."
Ephesians 6:13
If you enjoy my writings and poetry, you can learn more about my new book about my childhood as an orphan in Canada called Outside the Gate that's now available for purchase at outsidethegate.ca/orderbook.
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