If Only I
by Russell Kelfer
Use the “Play” ► button above to listen to the poem:
If only I had a newer car
My life would be just great.
If only I had nicer clothes,
Much better I’d relate.
If only I had a bigger house
My problems would be solved.
If only I had a better job
Would not life be resolved?
If only I had better looks
More people to impress.
If I were just a movie star,
I’d share my life the best.
If only, if only, if only
What a slap in God’s dear face.
If only You’d do better, God,
At last I’d find my place.
God’s heart must break each time we cry,
“If only I had more.”
If only we had eyes to see
The life He has in store.
Not only do we not need more
Nor need the grief it brings,
Do not we sometimes turn from Him
When He allows us things?
What if only I had nothing
But His presence and His word.
Nothing else to cling to,
Would I not better know the Lord?
If only I had fewer things
To occupy my mind.
If only I could see one day,
They’ll all be left behind.
If only I had the mind of God
And better knew His ways,
I’d never say, “If only I…”
I’d simply give Him praise.
And anything He chose to give,
How grateful I would be.
If only Jesus only
Was good enough for me.
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