The enemy gathers daily
Just before the dawn
To plan a way to take you down
They gather up the gossip
Rumors and lies
And start a chain to spread it all around
Wording carefully crafted
And very neatly spun
Their web of deception knows no shame
The little minions gather
One by one they flee
To the human destination with their name
The saints of God gather
Just before the dawn
To plan a way to lift you to the King
They sound aloud their prayers
For healing and strength
To fight the battles this day’s going to bring
Interceding Prayers
And praises to our God
Their voices sing a song of victory
The angels gather round
To protect the saints of God
From any and all attacks of the enemy
With which of these groups
Do you work today?
The one lifting up?
Or the one breaking down?
Because as Christians we seem
To take both sides in stride
One minute we tear up
And the next we edify.
This ought not to be
In our lives as His church
We ought to be always
Lifting up those who hurt
Gossip and tale bearing
Have no place in the body
Putting others down for fun
Is an affront to our Lord
So come on church, rise up
Let the good words win out
Let the body of Christ
Rise up with a shout
Encourage each other
Pray for the sick
Help out the lonely
Make your faith stick
If all of us would
Take the time for this plan
The church would rise up
And restore this land
The Psalmist 