I posted this almost a year ago, but I’m posting it again now as it may be more timely today than a year ago. I’m finding I need to remind myself of the truth more often as I see more and more of the worldly things we’re tempted to rely on falling flat.

The Truth

Today we can look around and see
Reflections of eternity.
For those whose hopes are wealth and glitz,
Have seen their dreams get blown to bits.

Some whose rise to success was steep,
Find the things they built on the rubbish heap.
And we who are proud of the USA,
Must wonder if she has had her day.

For the things of this world decay and rust,
And our pursuit of them is much like lust.
We think that without them we’ll surely die,
But these same things can’t satisfy.

So we’re left with shells of empty dreams,
That lead to tears and even screams.
Attaining wealth or reaching lofty goals,
Cannot feed our starving souls.

We’ll never be fulfilled inside,
Unless that’s where the Lord resides.
We’ll never see the truth of God’s plan,
While chasing after the approval of man.

For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit.
And we can’t know the truth if we don’t hear it.
The wisdom of God passed down through the ages,
Is written out in the Bible all through it’s pages.

We’re feeding our bodies and starving our souls,
When we turn from God to pursue our goals.
It’s far better to do it the other way,
And feed on God’s Word each day.

Then whether we live or whether we die,
We won’t be guilty of living a lie.
We won’t be lost if we follow His way,
And trust in the Lord…now…today.

JCS
Wichita
February 1, 2009

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