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Hey, if I had a little more money…
Oh? What would you do?
Glad you asked…
If I had a bigger house up on the hill
A little more gold and a little more thrill
A shiny new wagon and a fine-tailored suit
I’d finally have proof that my hard work bore fruit
Now hold on there, friend, let me ask you this
When you’ve got everything on your wish list
Will your heart be fuller, will your soul be fed?
Or will you still want more when you lay down your head?
I’ve been chasing horizons
I’ve been counting the cost
Maybe I’ve been gaining
While something got lost
Maybe there’s a reason for the blessings we receive
For the intent to do good
For the intent to do good
The Lord may place abundance in your hands
For the intent to do good
To feed the hungry
To lift the weak
To clothe the naked
To bring relief
The richest life you’ll ever live
Is lived for the intent to do good
I’ve seen people with nothing who still find a way
To brighten somebody else’s day
And I’ve seen people with plenty and barns full of grain
Still searching for something they just can’t explain
So before I seek riches
Before I seek more
Maybe I should seek the kingdom
Like never before
Now you’re sounding wiser
Maybe I’m learning a thing or two
That’s what Jacob’s been trying to tell you
For the intent to do good
For the intent to do good
The Lord may place abundance in your hands
For the intent to do good
To feed the hungry
To lift the weak
To clothe the naked
To bring relief
The richest life you’ll ever live
Is lived for the intent to do good
What if the blessing isn’t mine to keep?
What if it’s meant for someone in need?
What if success is more than what I own?
What if we’re richest when we’re helping someone grow?
What if the Lord already showed the way?
Seek His kingdom first each day!
And everything else will find its place!
For the intent to do good
For the intent to do good
The Lord may place abundance in your hands
For the intent to do good
To feed the hungry
To lift the weak
To heal the hurting
To bring relief
The richest life you’ll ever live
Is lived for the intent to do good
So what are riches for?
To bless somebody else.
I think Jacob would approve.
I think so too.
For the intent to do good…