Tried by Fire
Back into the fire
With some wit and a smile;
Burn me once
Burn me twice
Burn me every once in a while.
I’ll just come back
Stronger
Wiser
Weathered and sure.
For I know who holds my future
And not just a little while;
Forever and for always –
I’m holding fast my smile.
Back into the fire
Led by Spirit and by truth.
No weapon formed shall prosper,
Against me there’s no use.
Back into the fire
With no fear, no anxious doubt;
Settled, loved, and cared for
The flames of fury have safely been put out.
Back into the fire
Burning bright and strong and sure
Back into the fire
And not just a little while.
Led by flames of mercy – I am my Father’s child.
Isaiah 26:10-12 KJV Paraphrased
Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord. Lord, when your hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of your enemies shall devour them. Lord, you will order peace for us: for you have created all our works in us.
I Corinthians 3:13 KJV Paraphrased
Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.
Joyful Noiz Ministries © 2013
Audrey Semprun
Prescott, Arizona