What Have I Gained, If I Lose My Soul?

I remember growing up with a lot on my mind.

I had many ambitions, but not always the time.

I had many ideas and goals of what I wanted to be.

But made little concern about my eternity.

It seemed like what I wanted was life’s pleasures.

Throughout the years, I accumulated “treasures.”

I wanted a family and to live life quite well.

It seemed like things were o.k.  I could tell.

As I got older, and time was passing by.

I realized that at any moment, I could die.

What did I accomplish?  Just to live a dream?

I thought I had all I wanted.  I had everything!

I soon realized, that in my life, was a “void.”

In spite of the many things I once “enjoyed.”

I cried out to God in my kind of situation.

I wanted to know him, and his salvation!

I had read in his word, about his love for me.

He’s done so much! Because he loves me!

I accepted his forgiveness and his mercy plan.

There’s more to life that I now understand.

Whatever I gained, I consider it all lost!

As I get my focus, not on me, but the cross~

If I lose my soul, what have I really gained!

I consider my life fulfilled, in Jesus’ name!

He’s done some, it’s hard to truly express.

Living for Jesus, is always the BEST!

By Jim Pemberton   (c) 2014