We Always Want What We Don’t Have

Stephen M. Golden

Copyright © 1986

We got it in our heads that possessions and wealth

will bring us happiness.

Or perhaps we believe, to have a little more

would make our life complete.

So we work and save, and finally buy what we think we need.

But as soon as we do, we find there’s always one more thing.

Chorus

We always want what we don’t have.

We’re searching for joy that won’t last.

You try to be happy, but you find you still want more.

Jesus told a young man,

“Go sell all you have and come follow me.”

But he went away sad because he couldn’t give them up.

Jesus knew the man’s faith was in the material world,

and to have true joy you’ve got to put your faith in God.

Chorus

We always want what we don’t have.

We’re searching for joy that won’t last.

You try to be happy, but you find you still want more.

Satan entices by filling your flesh with wants.

It looks so inviting, you start to believe that it’s “what you need”.

Your mind gets so cloudy you can’t see what’s pulling you down.

Turn your life to Jesus.

When you put your trust in what you have disappointment awaits.

There’s nothing in this world you can take when you die.

If you’re wise, you’ll start placing your trust in Jesus Christ.

Lay up your treasures in heaven where they won’t be lost.

Jesus can give what you don’t have:

The only joy that can last.

He’ll change your perspective, and

you’ll find He gives you more.

Chorus

We always want what we don’t have.

We’re searching for joy that won’t last.

You try to be happy, but you find you still want more.