Shake It Off

Did you get offended?
Shake off what they said;
Anger won't help you -
My anointing will lift instead.

The devil tries to frustrate you.
He wants to steal your joy;
He works through people
To steal, kill, and destroy.

He knows what you don't like,
And your weaknesses too;
But when the serpent comes around,
Shake it off of you.

That person you’re mad at…
What did they say?
Or was it something they did
That made you feel this way?

May I ask you something?
Were you offended before?
Is this a common offense
You wished wouldn't happen anymore?

Think, just for a moment,
Of things that aggravate you;
What you've learned about yourself -
The devil's learned them too.

The enemy knows you well.
He knows what buttons to push first;
He's learned what can hurt you.
He's seen you at your worst.

Don't let My anointing lift
By choosing anger over joy;
Shake off offense the next time
The serpent comes to annoy.

  
By Jennifer O’Connor