Story Behind The Song
I was basing the success of my ministry on whether or not I was making money, and this was my battle cry that I needed to focus on the right things...lives that I was touching for Christ. Money is not the issue but reaching others with my music is.
Song Description
When we invest our time and energy into God's kingdom, we are Investing in Eternity.
| Song Length |
4:13 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Rock - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Pleasant |
Subject |
Determination, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Francesca Battistelli, Kari Job |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Investing in Eternity
Words and music by Jill Miller ©2012
Greed is a thirst I will never quench
When every last dime I have is spent
I'll still be thirsty, always wanting more
Yeah, I've been there before
No matter what it's never quite enough
To get to the top of this broken cup
Money runs out and the well runs dry
And I'm never satisfied
Let me lay my treasure down, put my riches on your crown
Grace is where true fortune is found
Money's had its hold on me
But here and now I'm breaking free
I've got to find a better me
I'll live a brand new way cuz today I'm gonna be
Investing in eternity, investing in eternity
This ain't Wall Street, running hot and cold
I am guaranteed to dance on streets of gold
I'll run from the lies this world tries to sell
It's a game of show and tell
Let me lay my treasure down, put my riches on your crown
Grace is where true fortune is found
Money's had its hold on me
Here and now I'm breaking free
I've got to find a better me
I'll live a brand new way cuz today I'm gonna be
Investing in eternity, investing in eternity
The more I invest the more I will be blessed
The more I lay down the more treasure to be found
The more I give up the more you fill my cup
The more I lose my life the more I get it right