Favor

Everyone wants to find favor,
Some in parents,
Some in neighbors.

We want to be liked by our friends.
We want everyone to forget our sins.

We want the world to know who we are.
We want to shine brighter than a star.

We want to have all the wealth and fame.
We want to win every game.

Our purpose is not in the world’s things.
It is far bigger than what this life brings.
We are here to serve Christ the King.

We should want to please only him,
Not Jimmy, Tom and Uncle Jim.

The shiny things will not bring us joy.
Diamonds, pearls and every toy.

These things will never be enough;
Our life will continue to be tough.

We must seek first the kingdom of God,
To receive the peace within our hearts.

The joy of the Lord will never fail,
As long as to him we continue to travail.

He will always provide what we need,
When he is the only thing we seek.

Then we will find what we are looking for,
And we will find the favor of our Lord.