Give us the gratitude of the Gospel

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When I find myself wanting what my neighbor owns
When I crave to outdo my friends in everything
And to be the one everyone talks about
I miss a deep wound in my heart for my ambition
I need that Gospel that says you already have everything

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Why do we so often miss the blessings the Lord has given?
Why do we murmur and complain when we are so privileged?
We get so angry that God has refused us our craving
We walk bitterly when he seems to bless others more
We need that assurance that says we are deeply loved

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It’s not once that we celebrate others with a bitter soul
Wanting to look happy but dying with jealousy within
Our friends gets married before us and we hate them for it
They get that car or that job and they become an enemy
Dear Lord please grant us the joy of the Gospel

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Help us remember what we already share in the Gospel
The great spiritual blessings we own together in Christ
Give us a genuine desire to celebrate with our brothers
Kill the the lust and craving to outdo each other
Give us the gratitude needed to genuinely rejoice with others

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Rid our hearts off the bitterness of competition
Cause us to rejoice in the prosperity of others
Remind us the wealth we own in your heavens
Help us outdo each other in good works down here
Give us the gratitude of the Gospel in all circumstances