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Prayer from Psalm 49: Penniless in Death

 

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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2 thoughts on “Prayer from Psalm 49: Penniless in Death”

  1. 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

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