"Struggle of Christ’s Disciple"

I’ve heard the lies and words that flatter deep,
God’s work beheld, while Satan sought to shatter.
Some fell, their hearts grew hard, their minds did scatter,
Distracted souls, in blindness lulled to sleep.

Yet face your foe, with courage you must keep,
And pray for strength; the Lord’s power won’t matter.
With faith in God, rise up, avoid the chatter,
Through trials, His commands, you must now steep.

The enemy’s designs, you must defy,
For in this struggle, Christ stands by your side.
Though shadows fall, His light will guide you by,
With grace to carry you through every tide.

Endure with faith, for victory will come,
In time, His glory will not be outdone.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: 3 Nephi 1-7

Previous poem written 2020-09-13

Struggle of Christ's Disciple

Have heard lies and words that flatter,
God's work seen, Satan tried splatter.
Some fell, with hearts hard and minds blind.
Actions distract by evil design.

Meet your enemy forward faced.
Pray for the Lord's strength, won't waste.
With faith in God overcome fear.
Learn like him by time to appear.