Life Fight

Life is a fight, I'm fighting all the time,
I wrestle with the world, my work and worry,
I pray God lift me from the sinful slime,
at times, though, He just isn't in a hurry.

I often fight the Devil on my way,
He tempts me just like Adam and I fall,
though sometimes I can win and hope to say,
"I've fought the good fight, kept the faith," like Paul.

I find I struggle with myself the most,
I slow me down, no mind how fast I race,
I cannot stop to rest or dare to coast,
my only push is by God's gentle grace.

I trust You, Lord, with these grim fights I'm in,
that though I lose them, with Your help I'll win.

                           -- by Pete Voelz         1/07