How do you rank?

We worry so much about how we rank;

Finding pride in how much we make.

Looking at the scale to see what we weigh;

Then deciding which credit card is next to pay.

A trip to the doctor to see our BMI;

We thought we had given it a good try.

Finding out our cholesterol is off the chart;

Now we have to worry about our heart.

This means the blood pressure is high too;

What is a person to do?

How can we get all these numbers out of the way?

A good place to begin is to pray.

Not just for one day, it will take more;

Look at all the high prices when you walk in the store.

Now you're down to your last cent;

Oh no, it's time to pay the mortgage or rent.

Look at all the numbers God put in the Bible and say;

"Lord please help me to push all this stress away!"

You made everything in less than a week;

Help me understand my place and the service You seek.

I know it's not tracking my balance or my weight;

It's not wondering what number I look like to my mate.

When I see a number I don't like;

Maybe I can talk to You while out on a hike.

Or I can take that number and open the Bible to its page;

Wow, it's saying I shouldn't fixate on my wage.

I promise to give You more of my energy and time;

Not fusing over whether I have a nickle or a dime.

AMEN