250609 Contentment

 Contentment

If whole world's money you could spend

Do you think you'd be content then

If everyone would be your friend

Would lonely feelings reach an end

If you could be what want to be

To reach your goals; earn that degree

Climb corporate ladder successfully

Would all of that make you happy

Are spouse and family your desires

A life to which your soul aspires

The thinking of it never tires

A dream come true if it transpires

Is body image a disgrace

Have extra pounds around your waist

Or things you'd change about your face

Gray hair and wrinkles to erase

Is where you live seem way too small 

Not sure why you live there at all

And though there's roof, and floor, and wall

Could surely use an overhaul 

Do you wish you had what they do

Does discontentment define you

For when you stop and think it through 

Want to have cake and eat it, too

There's nothing wrong with seeking things

Large house, fit body, wedding rings

Till wanting - discontentment brings

Thus fail to count present blessings

Be careful where you fix your eyes

For wants are coveting in disguise 

And no possession satisfies

'Tis foolish to think otherwise 

Where treasure is, heart will be too

All discontentment - must subdue

Then gratitude,  actively pursue

For all the ways God blesses you

So, focus on where thoughts are spent 

For any coveting, repent

For all good things are heaven sent

Thus, praise the Lord and be content