A Renewed Mind

My constant thoughts are draining

In need of sifting and straining

To be rid of the wicked things I think

To clear the air 

So I can hear The Lord speak

So many conflicting emotions 

Leave my heart singing

For better devotion

The wars of this world seem minuscule

To the battles of my spirit

Eternal blessings in full defense

Towards damnations many battalions

Legions of demons 

Listen and position 

Ready to strike

Like the venomous bite

Memories battle my promises

This fear of man

now lamely attempting

to stand up against 

my fear of The Lord

Though quickly and simply defeated 

It retreats to gain respite

After what seems to be little resting

It too soon comes back for more

So I focus to search for my healer

And find Jesus within the quiet of my renewed spirit

But this world doesn’t want me encouraged

It does not want me to commune with Him

I turn left into battle

I run right into despair

I try to feed my body 

But I know The Bread of Life is near

Thirsty, where is The Living Water?

I am searching everywhere

Parched from long spiritual journeys

Seeking truth behind the religious affair

I know this is your Word Lord

But the teachers seem unprepared

I seek to understand your love 

the one thing that I am to share

Your promises oh so simple

Your hand is everywhere

Waiting for our hearts to turn

So you can interfere

I seek You the Great Almighty 

The Light that illuminates Truth

In a world full of lies

I will rest in the shadowy place

Knowing you are who you are

Unable to lie you are perfect

Seeking righteousness 

And showing The Way

So I surrender to your protection 

I’m putting down these weapons of wood and metal  

And I am picking up The Sword

I will lean on The Word

My promises 

And will feast at your table

Before those who spy

The ones who seek to harm me 

Are nothing in my new Sight

The words they use to frighten

Can’t be heard from ears unbound

What plagued me before I died to myself 

Can not touch me in this Life

And As for the thoughts that aim to distract 

I’m renewed with the mind of Christ!