In a world of rush and ceaseless pace,
Where fleeting dreams leave barely a trace,
Amid the noise, the wealth, the gain,
One thing is needful, endures the strain.
Not gold nor power nor fleeting fame,
These treasures pale, mere shadows claim.
The heart yearns deeper, its hunger vast,
For truths eternal, the things that last.
Not the voices of men, nor their fleeting applause,
Nor the written rules of unwritten laws,
But the still, small voice that whispers clear,
One thing is needful, draw it near.
To love, to serve, to seek the divine,
To live in purpose, let your light shine.
Amid the clamor, the worldly call,
The soul still knows, it needs it all.
A heart that beats for grace and peace,
A mind that finds in strife release.
To anchor faith in life's fierce tide,
And walk in love where truths abide.
So strip away the wants and needs,
The endless race, the selfish deeds.
In quiet moments, the truth will show,
One thing is needful, for all to know.
It’s not in riches or lavish feast,
But kindness shown to the very least.
In seeking wisdom, in faith upheld,
The needful thing is the soul compelled.
So pause, reflect, and cast aside,
The fleeting vanities born of pride.
For in the stillness, you’ll clearly see,
One thing is needful, for you and me.