This morning I came across this song that I always loved to sing in church and I really listened to the words. I don't know if it is because I am getting older, not in good health, or just living in this world that these words are especially meaningful to me today. Don't get me wrong, I still love anything animal print, monogrammed, scrapbook or school supply related but..

it is my hearts desire to have Jesus.

I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold;

I'd rather be His than have riches untold;

I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands,

I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.

I'd rather have Jesus than men’s applause;

I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;

I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide fame,

I'd rather be true to His holy name.

Hes fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;

He's sweeter than honey from out of the comb;

He's all that my hungering spirit needs,

I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead.

Than to be a king of a vast domain

Or be held in sin's dread sway,

I'd rather have Jesus than anything

This world affords today.