Wait Quietly

I will wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from Him… So many enemies against one man… They delight in telling lies about me… Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.

Psalm 62:1, 3a, 4b, 5 (NLT)

I shall save my breath

And waste no more on my enemies

In silence I shall wait on the Lord

And gaze upon His victory in silent wonder

My enemies spare not a moment to breathe

As they sow dissent and lies

Until they choke and gasp for air

As the miasma of their deceit fills their chambers

Venomous adversary

Your time is drawing nigh

But every day I pray for you—

To be crushed with all your lies

When our honor is threatened, our reflex is to speak out against lies. To a liar, their lie is their truth. Waste not your time with arguing against such villainy. Instead, prove them wrong with the way you live. Your energy is better spent waiting upon the Lord and serving Him by loving others. In the stillness of His presence, find comfort in His truth. God will handle the deceivers and scoffers. Let Him have His victory—you need only wait quietly before God and love your enemies by praying for them. Our true enemy is the serpent satan, and we eagerly await his demise at the hand of our eternal hope, Christ Jesus. Amen, let it be so.

Non Nobis Nati