The Unseen Enemy

I'm paralyzed.

Childhood nightmares surface,

tearing apart the safety of my subconscious.

Dormant fears long forgotten bubble up,

seizing my soul in an iron grip.

I fight.

Eyes closed, mind open,

I struggle against the snare of terror,

evil slithering through my memories,

twisting, distorting, perverting.

I am weak.

Alone, I cannot shoulder the door closed.

My strength drains, my resolve falters,

and I despair of what is to come.

I will not survive on my own.

O God, help me!

I have become my own trap!

Protect me from that which haunts me,

and defeat the demons that attack when I am vulnerable.

Save me from myself.

I cannot win without You, O Savior.

I need Your strength.

I long for Your comforting arms.

Bring me peace.

Bring me peace.