Fellowship of Thoughts

Offered to our minds and hearts
Words we listen to each day
What fellowship do we keep 
Truth or lies as our mainstay 

What do we welcome in as ours 
What names do others call us by
Affirming or degrading ones
Terms that uplift or decry

Common words in culture now
Rarely spoken in my youth 
Harshly whittle people down 
Then and now are still uncouth 

Could it be our fellowship
Goes beyond the gatherings 
Of family, friends, of favorite groups 
To deeper places found within

Oh, my dear beloved ones 
Wisely choose the thoughts you wear 
The words, ideas ushered in 
To fill your mind, your heart, your cares 

For fellowship continues on 
Within our souls when others leave
Thoughts marinate, infuse our minds 
Speak whispers even as we sleep 

Change to views one thinks are true
Unless to Truth one can compare 
Guard your mind, your heart, your soul
From lies’ intentions to ensnare 

Proverbs 23:7a (NKJV)
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”