When It’s All Been Said and Done
Time is the most precious, and yet often ignored, commodity on earth. I spoke with a man recently who was admittedly not a born again Christian. When I asked of his life’s ambition he replied: “To be wealthy so that I can be secured and be in a position to help others.” Sounds like a relatively noble aspiration. My reply: “What would you profit if you gained the whole world and yet lost your own soul? An interesting conversation ensued.
The question is for us. What are our goals and pursuits? How do we spend our time? What really matters when it’s all been said and done?
What is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air]. – James 4:1 (AMP)
When It’s All Been Said and Done
Words and music by Jim Cowan (singer: Robin Mark)When it’s all been said and done
There is just one thing that matters
Did I do my best to live for truth
Did I live my life for YouWhen it’s all been said and done
All my treasures will mean nothing
Only what I’ve done for love’s Reward
Will stand the test of timeLord Your mercy is so great
That You look beyond our Weakness
And find purest gold in miry clay
Making sinners into saintsI will always sing Your praise
Here on earth and ever after
For You’ve shown me Heaven’s my true home
When it’s all been said and done
You’re my life when life is goneLord I’ll live my life for You