fleeting happiness

only in abundance
surrounded by stuff
like the tree Christmas morning
presents abounding
fleeting happiness
from wealth, possessions
gone in an instant
a gaping hole remaining
where once was our stuff

April 19, 2012
Psalm 4:4-8
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 19, 2012
read April 19, 2012
&
Psalm 4:1-3
Psalm 4:1-8
Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 16, 2012 to April 22, 2012
“Life-changing Joy”
by Michele Cushatt
scripture and meditation for April 18, 2012
read April 18, 2012

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