Contented

Don't have money, don't have fame,
But I have Jesus and I can call on His name....
His name gives me power, His name gives me strength,
His name gives me hope, His name gives me joy,
He fills me up with love, makes my cup overflow,
I know my Savior loves me
And I love Him so


Money makes you anxious,
Money makes you afraid
Whether you have a lot, a little
Or none at all
When you have it you cannot keep it
For you must pay bills
Big and small

Why chase behind it when...
With us it cannot go
In the grave we cannot spend nor count it
Trust me the love of it makes it our foe....
Money may buy nice things, a house, a car or land
It may make you look pretty
But it's all within a time span.
To keep them
You have to spend more and more,
Work harder than before

So let's all be contented
with what little we do have
The things of value
Can't really be stored in the bank
I thought you'd know that
For stocks crash and burn
Houses do too you know...
Why, 'twere not for the love of Jesus,
You probably wouldn't be you.

Spread a little joy, Share a big smile
Say hello to someone
You haven't in a while
Visit the sick today
They may not be here tomorrow
That way... you'd have no regrets to show
Share your bread in two
Great joy you will know
Walk with God daily
Sing a song of praise
Then your life shall be merry
Even when there is rain.
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Posted: Jun 2014

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gnj4u
Hi, diana_1,
Money makes you anxious, Money makes you afraid... Unfortunately, the lack of it can have that effect, too. Perhaps, it's knowing when one has enough and does not allow greed for more to rob one of enjoying what this life has to offer, when not in the pursuit of excess money. As the poet writes, its so much better to Spread a little joy, Share a big smile Say hello to someone... and be Contented. Thanks for sharing.
diana_1
true, thank you gnj4u.....wave
darkhorse555
very beautifully penned diana excellent piece of writingangel
candykid
Hello Diana....this is such an excellent reminder of priorities and what really matters most...nice job...thumbs up
diana_1
Liam, thank you, love having you stop by.... a great weekend to you...wave
diana_1
Hi, candykid.... thank you for your kind words, true, sometimes we do forget what's important in life...wave
Girlygirl196349
Beautiful poem ! I love it! hug cheering angel
Mizzy4
Lovely poem Diana,
Well written.....
Mick.

hug
diana_1
Thank you girlygirl, I am glad you do....wave
diana_1
thank you ever so much Mick, nice to have you come by...wave
Poetnumber1
Lovely poem Diana, who of us can know what tomorrow holds. Riches are of no use to us when we're dead...so true. Loved it.rose rose
diana_1
thank you ever so much M.M... so true, earthly riches cannot go beyond the grave... thank you....hug wave
Joseph1112
Hello sister what a wonderful piece you've written and great perspective on living life, loved your last verse especially , I so wish to have a merry life if that's what it takes, here I go! J angel hug bouquet
diana_1
thank you Joseph...wave
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