Not that which brings about destruction with slander and ill-will,
But rather a voice that encourages and inspires
And brings comfort, as of the oracles of God.
Desire to press on with a strength of a promised rest.
Strength that surpasses all fleeting ability that dwindles with age;
One that rigorously develops through tribulation,
And has a consistent and unquenchable ability to endure.
Desire to consider wisdom with a mind that is Biblically sound,
Not the misguided attempts that justifies wrongdoing and contemplates self.
Being rather, one who persists in understanding Truth - the mystery of God,
Which reveals itself to us in Christ Jesus.
Desire to serve with motives that are a pleasing sacrifice,
With disregard to the aroma of lust, deceit and the acquirement of self gain.
Instead, giving into acts of peace and selflessness,
And endorsed by integrity.
Desire to love with a heart after God,
Not given over to shallow attempts of worldly stimulations and addictions.
Neither changing nor failing in example,
But instead exemplified in purity.
Desire to hunger and thirst with a soul that leads to glory.
Insatiability that escapes a void engrossed with maddening darkness.
An exchange from the old man to a fulfilling gratefulness of salvation And to the Holy Spirit of God which indwells.
copyright 2005. travis marshall iv
