Gratitude Challenge Day 7

wow I do believe this post will have me caught up on my Gratitude Challenge.

Day 7 is I am thankful that Jesus is all that I need. Tonight I sang in church. I sang "All That I Need"

All that I need is my faith in Jesus
All that I need is my home above
All that I need is my Father's mercy
All that I need is my Saviour's love.

When I look around at all this world offers
I begin to crave the things that I see
I must keep my eyes on Jesus my Saviour
He has promised heavenly treasures to me.

All that I need is my faith in Jesus
All that I need is my home above
All that I need is my Father's mercy
All that I need is my Saviour's love.

All the pretty things shine brightly around me
Houses and possessions glisten and gleam
Riches seem to offer peace and contentment
But it's just a lie, it's only a dream

All that I need is my faith in Jesus
All that I need is my home above
All that I need is my Father's mercy
All that I need is my Saviour's love

All that I need is my faith in Jesus
All that I need is my home above
All that I need is my Father's mercy
All that I need is my Saviour's love

All that I need is my Saviour's love

The words of this song really fits my life right now. There are so many times when i look at the people and the things around me and it's like I almost envy them or think that "wow wouldnt life be so much easier" maybe so but I realize that even if and when i get the "things" that i crave it only satisfies me for a little time. But with Jesus He always satisfies. Oh there are so many times when i stray off the path onto a side road that my world fleshly self thinks that I "need" the things that Jesus don't promise. The things of the world. It is mostly things that aren't necessarily bad. Like having a house. having a house aint bad but when it's not good enough or it may not compare to someone elses house then im not satisfied and shame on me. God provided for me and He says He will take care of me. But I am so blessed that I have His mercy and His love. And really that is all I do need. everything else will fall into place. So for day 7 I am thankful that Jesus is all that I need. When I need a friend and feel like i can't talk to anyone Jesus is there. Oh I am far from perfect and I stray off the path many many many times but Jesus is always right where i left Him because He didn't go anywhere and He is holding His arms wide open ready to wrap me in His love and mercy. So here is a question...why do i leave Him? that really is dumb...but I am so grateful and thankful for His love and mercy and grace! Thank you Jesus for being all that I need!