What is richness or to be rich,

and where does it begin?

Are riches gotten as drinks are poured

like wine filled to the brim?

Can a man say he is rich

after working one day or twenty?

Or are riches from within, intrinsic in their worth,

knowing life itself is plenty?

Could one be rich in passion,

steeped in strength and care?

Could one be rich when one is loved,

embraced by friends,

followed by heirs?

yet

The Father’s riches shine truly rich,

like fiery silver melting icy hearts.

so deeply rich and richly deep,

mined from the purest source.

Indeed the Maker did make all riches made,

and all good gifts come from his hands.

Yet riches made and riches gave,

against truest riches, cannot stand.

For the Lord of all is rich to all

who choose to call on him;

and find a treasure in God alone,

not in people, possessions, or within.

He desires the call

—that saving cry—

of a soul from dead to living.

Yet our Maker wants our every days

to be filled with calls and pleading.

What is richness or to be rich,

and where does it begin?

It is a loving God whose richness is poured

like wine filled to the brim.

 

anthony forrest