Forces Against Me

By Richard Boll
November 7, 2026

Contemporary Christian — Personal Testimony

Verse 1

There are forces against me, I cannot deny,
Whispering things that sound like truth, but turn out to be lies.
“This battle is very real,” I was told right from the start,
But I never knew how real until it pierced my heart.

Verse 2

I set my heart on serving, with prayers in all I made,
So many hours of loving work, so many prayers I’d prayed.
But nothing went the way I’d hoped, and nothing seemed quite right,
I came to serve my brothers, but found myself in a fight.

Pre-Chorus

Think evil is a myth? You’d better think again!
He’s a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
He knows when I am weary, when my strength is nearly gone,
But Jesus is my refuge, and His strength will lead me on!

Chorus

Forces against me! As real as real can be!
The enemy may fight me, but Jesus fights for me!
Get behind me, Satan! You will never have my soul!
For Jesus paid my ransom, and He’s the One in control!

Verse 3

Today I’ve played that part, and now I’m here to say,
My only hope is Jesus, as I bow my head and pray.
But prayer is just the beginning, God’s Word becomes my sword,
And daily I must wield it, standing firmly with my Lord.

Bridge

When my plans have fallen through,
And my strength is almost gone,
When the ones I love are hurting,
And the night seems far too long,
I will lift my eyes to Jesus,
Though my heart is on its knees,
For the One who walks beside me
Is greater than the forces against me!

Final Chorus

Forces against me! As real as real can be!
The enemy may fight me, but Jesus fights for me!
Get behind me, Satan! You will never have my soul!
For Jesus paid my ransom, and He’s the One in control!

Outro

Though the battle still surrounds me,
There’s one truth that I can see:
The victory belongs to Jesus,
And His victory lives in me!