When we are consumed
With whatever it may be,
It absorbs our heart and soul
And it becomes idolatry.
When troubles they consume us
They are simply magnified,
Because when they’re fuelled by our thoughts
Our worries won’t subside.
When we are consumed
By any situation too,
There will be no rest or respite
With anxiety in all we do.
When we are consumed
By any relationship as well,
There may be jealousy and insecurity
Where suspicion it may dwell.
But when we hand it over to God
And lay it at His feet,
There’s a burden that is released
Where comfort and peace will greet.
The devil tries to consume us
In every way he can,
He will tempt us and place fear;
To manipulate at his demand.
The Lord will consume
Satan and all his ways,
And destroy every wickedness
Where God’s glory will remain.
God wants us to be consumed
In Him and in His ways,
To be placed in His tender care
And where clarity remains.
As we humbly bow the knee
And ask for forgiveness too,
We’ll be liberated in many ways
With a vision that is true.
He gives us power and a sound mind
And eradicates confusion;
With a renewed heart and a steadfast faith;
With a genuine new mission.
When we ask ourselves the question
As to what really consumes us,
We analyse our situation;
Our desires and our lusts.
Jesus sets us free
When His Spirit comes to live,
In our heart and soul forever
As we’re consumed by only Him.
(C) P.B. 2022
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:14
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
“And when the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders.” 2 Thessalonians 2:8-9
“For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29
“For God is not the author of confusion but of peace,” 1 Corinthians 14:33
“Out of the depths I have cried to You, O Lord; Lord, hear by voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.” Psalm 130:1-4