Prayer from Psalm 49: Penniless in Death

This entry is part 49 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

 

All are penniless in death.

The CEO cannot take her golden parachute to the grave.

The dictator cannot take his blood-money to the casket.

The celebrity cannot bring her fame to the cemetery.

All people are penniless in death.

Therefore, God, I will not envy my co-worker’s estate. 

I will not covet my neighbor’s career. 

I will not long for my boss’ lake-house.

I will instead satisfy myself with you. 

You will be my wealth.

You will be my income.

You are all I need to be truly rich in this life and the next.

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  • http://none chuck foley

    Thank you!
    I grew up without a lot of fancy things. In my younger days,
    we had no VCR’s, DVD’s, or color tv’. No central heat/air.
    I’ve learned to appreciate what I have. I don’t worry about
    all the physical things I lost when I moved to a shelter.
    It’s just STUFF! and I’m closer to the LORD now than I
    ever hoped to be.
    Chuck

  • Chris

    Chuck,
    Thanks for sharing your story. It’s inspiring!
    Chris