In Exodus

Like a thorn in my side
From which I can’t hide,
Temptation poked and pricked at my resolve.

With weak constitution
And lax resolution,
I felt what little self-control I had dissolve.

O God, Your help I need,
And that with haste and speed,
Lest I fall into the trap of life-destroying sin.

I thought I heard,
“Turn to My word,
And find all hope and wisdom there within.”

In Exodus 14:13 I found
Words so true and so profound.
So now when doing battle with temptation, I say:

“Fear not! Stand firmly,
And you will see
The victory the Lord will win for you today!”

By Natalie Hoefer

(Natalie Hoefer is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis and is a writer for The Criterion.) †

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