My desire...a consumed life

Till My Life is Consumed By The King

May all that I am...and all I become
be hidden in Christ for His glory.
And may He so consume me until His grace becomes
more and more of my own life story.

May His tender attributes of mercy & humility
replace my own human nature each day.
So I'll run to His presence & He fills me up
when I worship at His feet & pray.

May the rhythm of my footsteps keep time with His...
so I don't linger long after His commands.
And I see nothing more than a servant of God
when I look at my own feet & hands.

May I daily give praises to this King that I love
and seek to draw all attention to Him.
For I'm just His child...walking near the cross
and cleansed by forgiveness of sin.

May others truly see Christ living in me
and pure faith....no matter what comes.
Till my own flesh is eclipsed & all that they see
is the marvel of God's only Son.

May each stage of my life...from successes to sorrows
bring Him honor whatever life brings.
Till I'm just a vessel overflowing with Christ
and my life is consumed by the King.

© Sheila Gosney 2005