My God in Command

I can be a poet or a detective spy,
I can be a policeman or I can steal and lie,
I can be a model or a ballerina girl,
I can be fisherman or a sea diver who collects pearls.

I can climb the tallest mountain or be a famous celebrity,
I can be a lawyer or a criminal in chains,
I can live my own life and be who I want to be,
I can obey the law or break all policies.

If I do what I desire, will I finally be satisfied?
If I make my own choices, will I be glorified?
The world is boundless and so does my wants,
If I choose to be vulnerable, people will think I'm a gaunt.

Is it possible for me to control my own life?
Will I finally be happy if I pursue my desires?
If I shine in this world and always excel,
Will it make me boastful like everyone else?

But truly, truly, the Lord said to me,
"Dear Child, worldly riches will not help you see,
You can either choose wealth or be here with me,
In your Father's arm, lighthearted and carefree."

"The world is the devil's domain, this you must know,
Everything in it are disguised only  for a good show,
Earthly ambitions are never delightful to the heart,
It what keeps you and me so apart."

"But if you do what I want and then follow me,
I will satisfy your heart and make you joyful as can be,
I can give you everything that even money can't buy,
Come to me and I'll be forever by your side."

I came to my senses and realized I was wrong,
I did pursue riches and it did not made me strong.
I became weak, despondent and depressed,
I knew from that on I need to repent.

I thank the Lord for His wonderful gift,
He made me strong, I feel no more guilt.
The world may tempt me to be unwise,
I know the Lord will guide me to be wise.

So here I am, I'm giving you my all.
I don't care about anything else but you my Lord.
I can plan to be rich or be an old man.
But from this day on, I'm letting God in command.

~ ©Cathy O'Maley Dee