Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Measure of Treasure

The Measure of Treasure

Matthew 6:20 (KJV)
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

We work all day seeking our treasure
And when all is done what is our measure ?

Do we measure by wealth we gain ?
Or by the hope we sustain ?
Is our success counted by our style ?
Or by walking the extra mile ?

Are riches in the social circles we trod ?
Or in our relationship with God ?
What is the measure of our wealth ?
Is it being a great business shark ?
Or a walk with a loved one in the park ?

When our measure is from above
We are enveloped by returned love

Live treasured.

Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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