From Proverbs 13:7: “Some pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; others pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.”
Living a life, pleasing only to self
Ignoring God, leaving Him on a shelf
Competitive world, craving ambition
Pleasing to God, never this life’s mission
High expectations, demanding more time
Living the dream, seeking ladders to climb
Mankind commands, chasing full-time career
Pleasing to God, never happens this year
Targets set higher, with each passing week
Hustling to scale, another highest peak
Life fills with emptiness, something amiss
Pleasing to God, change focus . . . lasting bliss
God lights the way, spiritual journey
Coming to Him, forgo the attorney
Heart and mind, accept Father’s deepest love
Pleasing to God, eyes now find Him above
Daily meditation, filled with God’s Word
Rejoicing in His truth, no longer blurred
Priorities flip, following the Lord’s light
Pleasing to God, faithful voyage takes flight
From Ephesians 5:8-10: “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light–for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.”
Originally published November, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
There are times in our lives that we forget to include God in everything we do and even say. But once we finally include him in every decision we must make things seem to go much smoother.
Blessings to you my friend 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen. Blessings Eileen for sharing. Indeed, when we give God our attention, life’s next steps seem to go in a smoother direction.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Following His Light
A life illuminated
Blesses you and me
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen. Jan, your Haiku offers the richest praise for our Creator’s light. May we continue to encourage others to follow it as well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pingback: Monday Memories: Pleasing to God – QuietMomentsWithGod
Chasing the elusive dream of success is never the way to reach for God. I really liked how you expressed the sobering reality in your poem.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Vickie, I appreciate your honest remarks. Indeed, success doesn’t offer a path to reach Eternity.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the happy ending when “priorities flip.” 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nancy, your words breathe with the richest positivity. Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
Your poem reminds me to always be more pleasing to God. Thank you for sharing it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Susan, blessings for sharing your witness of faith with this comment. God’s peace be with you and Patrick.
LikeLike
Love this
LikeLike