Taking my Mind Hostage

I have to take every thought CAPTIVE,
This mind of mines is frequently ACTIVE.

My mind accepts all thoughts, if I ALLOW,
The ones that are pure, also the ones that are FOUL.

Thoughts have been collected since the day I was BORN,
My development is shaped around thoughts that are STORED.

These thoughts have left an everlasting IMPRESSION,
Thoughts arise, but they should be carefully EXAMINED.

Either way, thoughts are persistent and CONSISTENT,
When each thought come, it's difficult to resist IT.

Even in prayers, while making PETITIONS,
Thoughts interrupt by tugging for my ATTENTION.

Regrettably, I’ve allowed thoughts to compete with my SPIRIT,
Questioning whether I should disclose the thought or conceal IT.

While praying to keep my mind on HIM,
Thoughts are commandeered and directed to SIN.

Persuading my perspectives, actions, and FEELINGS,
Altering pure thinking for what’s fleshly APPEALING.

Godly thoughts are stolen, worldly ideas ARISE,
Evil persists, tempting me to COMPROMISE.

So, I must rely on preventive measure to avoid thoughts being high JACKED,
Immediately comparing and evaluating ideas with scriptures ATTACHED.

The Word of God strongly commands us to take every thought CAPTIVE,
2 Timothy 3:16, rebukes and corrects unwarranted ideas to be RETRACTED.

PRAYER: Lord, help me police these thoughts. Even unintentionally they pop up. It’s clear, I can’t do this alone. Thank You, Lord, for Your scriptures. I can compare what my thoughts and ideas suggest. I will hide Your Word in my heart to contend. Consume my mind Lord with biblical precepts. You are worthy to be praised. No wavering. Never changing. And you promised to be with me when I am attacked. I love You Father!
By Bro. Glenny Z. Moore