BURNING MONEY

Snippet

God doesn't look at just what we give. He also looks at what we keep.

 Randy Alcorn Treasure Principle

Scripture

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20,21 NIV

Song

"Counting Stars" By OneRepbulic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpqmQNET8Y

[Chorus]

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be counting stars

Yeah, we'll be counting stars

[Verse 1]

I see this life

Like a swinging vine

Swing my heart across the line

In my face is flashing signs

Seek it out and ye shall find

Old, but I'm not that old

Young, but I'm not that bold

And I don't think the world is sold

I'm just doing what we're told

I feel something so right

At doing the wrong thing

I feel something so wrong

At doing the right thing

I could lie, could lie, could lie

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

[Chorus]

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be counting stars

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be, we'll be counting stars

[Verse 2]

I feel the love

And I feel it burn

Down this river every turn

Hope is a four letter word

Make that money

Watch it burn

Old, but I'm not that old

Young, but I'm not that bold

And I don't think the world is sold

I'm just doing what we're told

And I feel something so wrong

At doing the right thing

I could lie, could lie, could lie

Everything that downs me makes me wanna fly

[Chorus]

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be counting stars

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be, we'll be counting stars

[Bridge 4x:]

Take that money

Watch it burn

Sink in the river

The lessons I learned

Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

[Chorus]

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be counting stars

Lately I been, I been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things that we could be

But baby I been, I been prayin' hard

Said no more counting dollars

We'll be, we'll be counting stars

[Outro 4x:]

Take that money

Watch it burn

Sink in the river

The lessons I learned

Sentence Prayer

Generous God,

I give thanks to you for the gifts you have given me -my life, my family, my friends - time, talents, and material possessions.  All that I have comes from you.  Help me to remember this and rejoice in your goodness.

Walk with me, my God.  Help me on my spiritual journey, so that I may constantly renew my relationship with you and all the good people in our parish and throughout Long Island.

Renew in me your Spirit.  Give me the strength and courage to become a better follower of Jesus, to be a disciple.  Help me hear the call to "Come, Follow Me."

I give glory to you, my God, as I make stewardship a way of life.

Amen.