The Golden Ring: Why Success Never Fully Satisfies

Jul 30

Early in my career, I was driven by success, having more, being liked, and keeping up with the Joneses.

I reached for the golden ring of success—work, bonuses, recognition—and at times I was successful (as I defined it).

The problem wasn't success itself. It was believing success could give me lasting significance, peace, and satisfaction.

So, inside, I was still unsatisfied. Something was missing.

Today, I still hear a whisper that urges me toward success, accomplishment, and attainment…as theway to satisfaction.

A man can have most anything

If he grabs the golden ring

But he must hold it ever tight

With all his will and all his might

And if the ring begins to slip

All the things held by his grip

Will fade away like morning dew

And make him question what is true.

But could a better ring be found?

One that never lets you down?

A ring that’s yours through thick or thin

That stays close by, like next of kin?

There is a ring that does just that!

Its grace restores when dreams fall flat

This ring is one you’ll never lose

For weary souls, it does renew!

So choose with care what you pursue

For pain will test if things are true

For every life will face some fire

Where friends and dreams may near expire

But if you reach for Jesus Christ

You’ll find the Pearl of greatest price.

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