Where does my contentment lie?
In the fleeting attention of a single beauty?
In the affirmation of deeds done for reward?
In the temporary pleasure of the senses?
Am I bound to my circumstances alone?
Should my contentment be tied to earth,
I should become the dirt of the very ground.
Happiness would rise with the sun
And end with decent of the moon.
I would cease to ascend to a new day.
The darkness of night would envelop my destiny
Should I pursue only that which makes me happy?
What happens when it ceases?
Ceases to make me happy?
Ceases to bring the same level of pleasure?
When the same measure offers less?
Do I pursue more or different?
When pain comes do I medicate?
Do I numb its affect?
Do I mask its harm?
Do I run from it?
Do I ignore it?
Do I endure it?
For the joy set before Him
Jesus endured the pain of the cross.
He did not numb it with wine.
He felt pain to its full extent.
He chose joy
Not the temporary relief of pleasure.
Paul learned to be content
In every circumstance
Weather in want or plenty
Weather full or hungry.
He did all through Christ
Who was his strength
All this world has to offer
Is to be considered rubbish
Compared with knowing Jesus
And the joy he chose being crucified
Because he loved his own,
For nothing else matters.
This is contentment
To know your identify
As Abba's beloved child
Love not earned or gained
But love received from Him
Who freely, unconditionally gives away.
Author notes
I chose to numb the pain today. I chose to pursue temporary pleasure today. This was written to remind me what Jesus chose and what I should choose daily.
Written February 9th, 2006
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wow, excellent. I have been reading the bible since I was 3, so I'm a very spiritual person. It's hard to go through each day without knowing that Jesus is there with you each step. Very good write
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excellent~
A very thought provoking poem you have penned here sweetie...do we numb or our pain or endure it? Indeed you have answered the questions for us...thank you for sharing this today...had a wonderful prayer session with a lady today...and read another spiritual poem tonight....
This is excellent and I applaud you for penning it sorry I read it late not been feeling well have found another lump
more test now I have 2 nodules that will have to be removed....
Love n hugs
Susan~~~
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Amen.. God bless
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excellent
I love questions,because it gets me thinking, so it was already making me read on. Then you answered them for us! Great! Thank you for sharing this poem with us. -
I can relate, as can many other christians. So offten we want somethign we can see, we want the pain releiver we can touch and feel. i'm guilty of this to. But anyway, it was a wonderful poem and i really enjoyed it. I think all christians should read something like that every day.
Write on
Colorless*
(i'm sorry about not applauding but i dont have any left! other wise i would have DEFFINATLY given you one!!!)
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