The Lie of the Snake

The Lie of the snake starts with, "You can handle it...just try one"
Then, "You can handle it, have a few more, just for 'fun'"
Sure...it begins that way only every once in awhile
Then every weekend, then almost every day,
          then you neglect your life, your child

Head spinning sickness grips your body and your soul
This thing that started so innocently has taken control
Is there any way out?  The mirror shows the awful details
Breakdown:  
         the spinning stops as you throw yourself 
               on the mercy of the One Who never fails

Sobbing, crying for God's mercy and forgiveness
"If you love even me, could you forgive me for all this mess?"
Then:
         after you pour yourself out, repenting for all you've done
Jesus reaches to you and forgives every sin:  yes, every one!

       Don't believe The Lie that you can pick up and handle a snake
       Don't placate it:  snakes are meant to be crushed before they take

--bro. tim pickl
Saturday September 25, 2004 A.D.

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