Do you have things to do right now? Do they include caring for someone else? Will those things make a difference in someone’s life? A positive difference? An eternal difference?

Here’s a shocker. You’re not gonna win the big prize here in this world. Not in this space/time continuum. Can I prove it? Yep. But not if you don’t want to believe me. It’s within your power to believe. But it might not be within your will.

It’s nice to have some of the finer things money can buy…but money will never buy the finest things you need. Never. Not in a million years. And not even if you could come back again over and over and try again. (which you can’t)

Faith, hope, and love are the finest things you need. They’re the finest things you’ll ever have. And they’re the only way you’ll ever win the “big prize”. If you haven’t read any of my scores of articles on this subject, I invite you to do so. Then send me a message. Let me know if you understand what you’ll be giving up by focusing only on your things to do right now. Or let me know if you disagree or agree.

I’ve Got Things To Do

I wouldn’t mind stopping all of the wars.
I’d be a diplomat,
If I could know for sure in my heart
That it was simple as that.
But peace will have to wait.
I can’t just change my life around.
I’m in the middle of something
That has me helplessly bound.

I’ve got things to do.
I’ve got places to go.
I’ve got people to see
And savings to grow
And though I don’t know how to see this through
I know for sure I’ve got things to do.

I wouldn’t mind spreading love in the world.
I’d work it every day.
I know that someone’s life can be changed.
When you give love away,
But love will have to wait;
We’re gonna have to hold that thought.
I’m on a merciless mission…and though it hurts a lot

I’ve got things to do.
I’ve got places to go.
I’ve got people to see
And futures to grow
And though I don’t know how to see this through
I know for sure I’ve got things to do.

I’m sure someone will come along
Who could easily fit the bill
And when they do, I’ll lend my support,
If I can ever get over this hill.
I’ve got things to do.
I’ve got places to go.
I’ve got people to see
And dreams to grow
And though I don’t know how to see this through
I know for sure I’ve got things to do.

© Tony Funderburk 1991 & 2014

In Faith, Hope, and Love”