"Consume" - to do away with completely, to spend wastefully or use up, to eat or drink in excess, to enjoy avidly, to engage fully, to utilize as a customer.

We are all consumers of something. We consume food and drink, social media, and other forms of entertainment. Lately, I've been more cognizant of my consumption of all of those things. In and of themselves, they may not be bad. However,  I do believe I need to live a balanced life and not go overboard in any one area. 

I was also a bit surprised by the definition of consume as meaning to engage fully. Some days I go through my day and do my job, but am I truly, fully engaged? Do I listen to others as I should? Do I allow God to work through me to make a difference in other's lives, that He may be honored and glorified? 

I want to allow Jesus to consume my thoughts and my actions. Hebrews 12:29 describes God as an "all-consuming fire". As I allow Holy Spirit to work God's holiness into my life, He consumes the things that don't bring Him glory and honor. 

"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire." Hebrews 12:28-29 (NIV)

I also want to be consumed with His Word, in both my heart and my mind. I want to enjoy His Word avidly and learn how to take Scripture and apply it to my real-world life every day!  

"God means what He says. What He says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one can resist God’s Word. We can’t get away from it—no matter what." Hebrews 4:12-13 (The Message)

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