A Desperate Plea to A Jealous God

6-29-06
I cannot escape the snares of the enemy. with every step there are traps and with every breath there is deciet. Darkness resides in my heart and flourishes all around me. Many are my enemies. They know my weaknesses; they know them all too well. Masters of misery, they torment me. The abyss opens beneath my feet and swallows me whole. The darkness engulfs me. Hope is eaten away by doubt and faith by fear. i hate these devils; they will not cease.
Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;
fight against those who fight against me! 2Take hold of shield and buckler
and rise for my help! 3Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers!
Say to my soul, "I am your salvation!" 4Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life!
Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me! 5Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away! 6Let their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them! (Psalm 35:1-6).
My God, You are a jealous God. Be envious for my soul..for my affections, my hope, my faith and my trust. Be envious to possess all of me and fight with all your all-mighty power to obtain what you desire. When the enemy tries to steal me away, shout "MINE!" in holy wrath and destroy him who would take me away from you. My hope, oh God, is in your all-mighty jealousy. Rise up and defend what is yours.