Competition

Competition 

by Joel Howard

Competition - accumulation 

How much can I gain now for myself? 

My situation calls for striving 

If I can gain the whole world, I'll do that as well!

Cain with Abel

The prodigal son with the father

And those who beat up the stranger on the road

Know the story of competition as a strategy untold

Likewise, today, we rage inside:

"Jesus Christ, how could you be so free!"

And it eats our souls just to know: 

"Jesus Christ is freer than me!"

Jesus Christ is free indeed

This victorious God now lives inside of me

May we turn the corner and come to our senses

May competition bow in repentance 

For there's enough of God's grace to go around 

And save the soul that undertakes this plea:

"Let competition bow to Jesus

Oh sinner, lose competition and be set free!"

Soften hardness, enlighten darkness

Watch how God is pure indeed

No competition is living in Him

Oh sinner, lose vile comparison and be set free!