Drunken with Worldly Affairs

SCRIPTURE: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,” Titus 2:11-12

I am under the influence of worldly affairs,
Invested and consumed in its interests and cares.

Certainly, I am saved and secured in my faith,
However, my commitment to the Lord is outweighed.

I was forced to examine who and what I stand for,
Evaluating priorities and who I value and love more.

Idols and self-made gods have dominated my lifestyle,
Lust and pride have developed my sinful and stained profile.

Secular endeavors have become the premise of my regime,
Disowning my calling and anointing for ungodly routines.

As a result, there is no room for Kingdom advancement,
My lifestyle overshadows God’s will because of worldly attachments.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, I am consumed with worldly matters,
Operating with a focus that differs from what God says, commands, and establishes.

My instincts and default repeatedly drift towards my daily desires,
The Holy Spirit takes the back seat, as I deny what the Lord requires.

Therefore, my state and conduct are labeled and identified as drunken,
Declaring public and private actions based on worldly consumptions.

Meanwhile, my interests, hobbies, and vices are worldly driven,
Devoted and committed to ungodly affairs that are forbidden.

Yet, there may not be anything wrong with the interest, in fact, it may be noble,
The concern is whether working out my salvation takes the back seat to what’s global.

Drunken with clubs, fraternities, sororities, or groups consistently,
Whatever is required or expected, my attendance and efforts are willing.

Abusing my Christian freedoms without resistance or a twist of an arm,
So, the Holy Spirit grieves while sounding alerts, warnings, and alarms.

Clearly, I can’t help myself, I am a drunken believer,
Failing to realize I am quietly and subtly inspired by evil.

Drunken with television, social media, sports, or self-care,
Devoting timeless energy to appease worldly interests and affairs.

Drunken with satisfying my job, spouse, children, and family without limits,
Unintentionally, making them my idol by going beyond what they should finish.

Drunken with crediting entertainers, pastors, political figures, and organizations with power,
Prioritizing and empowering their opinions, standards, and likeness from daily encounters.

It’s time to be honest, I am intoxicated and inebriated,
My zeal and fire for the Lord have decreased and deteriorated.

No wonder there is no praying without ceasing,
No wonder no ministry or work is seen well pleasing.

No wonder there is no meditating on the things of God,
No wonder there is no Word hidden in my heart.

The question is, does my life reflect the world or the Holy Spirit?
If one calls, which is more familiar and recognizable for me to hear it.

The only remedy that can address my drunkenness for the world is God’s truth,
Therefore, we must draw nearer to Him, confess, and repent, abide in Him, so that He will abide in me and you.

PRAYER: Lord! Strengthen us to be sober and vigilant. Renew our minds and hearts that we may serve and live for You. In the matchless name of Jesus, amen.
By Glenny Moore