A lesson learned

I thought about killing a man today
so I called on God to hear what He had to say
"As you're talking to me, that thought has gone away"
"So take my advice, child...and just pray"

My thoughts, my actions...two different things
Two vastly different outcomes each one brings
My demon screams, while my angel sings
Upon which side shall I ride those wings
No man deserves to die by my hand
and even though not long ago I would kill you where you stand
what it meant to be a man, I didn't really understand
I hadn't faced God's grace, I didn't know what He had planned
What I do against a man so I do against my Lord
so I'll pray every day not to die by the sword
To take a man's life would be to give up my reward
of eternal happiness, and that I can't afford
Not only would I lose my Heavenly prize
I would lose favor in my children's eyes
My greatest love on this earth would crush me with their cries
as I stay locked away behind the walls of lies

Eventually, some sheep will go astray
and the Shepherd will find each in a different way
He reminded me never to forget to pray
because I thought about killing a man today