Jim Elliott once said, "He is no fool who gives what he
cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." We don’t own a home or a
new car or fancy furniture. And if need be I would give up everything that we
have here on earth in order to serve God and follow Christ. I know that one day
in eternity it would be worth it all. I wrote this little verse during my
devotion today to try and express my commitment to this principle.
No home, no
car, no earthly treasure,
Could ever
give to me the pleasure;
That comes
from what God may give.
There is no
reason to be on this earth,
Nothing can
be compared to this great worth;
Than giving
all for God while here I live.
(Gregg Metcalf)
You have a great talent for poetry Gregg, wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thanks so much! That is an honor coming from a published poet!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of that old chorus that begins like this:
ReplyDeleteAll I once held dear, built my life upon
All this world reveres, and wars to own
All I once thought gain I have counted loss
Spent and worthless now, compared to this
Knowing you, Jesus
Knowing you, there is no greater thing
You're my all, you're the best
You're my joy, my righteousness
And I love you, Lord
Here is a link to a bunch of guys singing it at a Promise Keepers event.
Forgot to mention that I love what you wrote Gregg.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob!
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