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Greed

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The Story Behind the Song

Greed grows quietly, shaping the way we see the world. Every coin counted, every possession held close, every day measured as if tomorrow will take it all away. Trust feels dangerous, generosity risky. Peace is built on walls and closed hands, and the mind never rests. Nights are long, filled with the weight of what could vanish. Fear and carefulness become companions, and the heart grows tired of guarding.

Then Jesus shows another way. He breaks the bread and gives freely. Nothing is hidden. Nothing is caged. What is offered does not diminish but multiplies. In His presence, the world looks different. There is enough. Not for tomorrow, not for safety, not for pride, but enough to breathe, enough to share, enough to rest. Hands can open. Hearts can release. Worry fades because what is true remains.

Holding tightly is not strength. Holding lightly is trust. Greed loses its power when love flows without calculation. What we fear to give away is already safe with Him. Eyes that once counted now see abundance. Hands that once clutched now rest. Peace finally arrives.

Lyrics

I held my breath, I held my ground
Counting every little sound
Every coin, every day
Just in case it fades away

I learned to grip before I trust
Built my peace on what I must
Keep with me, keep inside
So I never feel denied

You said look around, there’s enough
More than fear, more than stuff
You said rest your open hands
I’m still here, I understand

I called it safety, called it need
Called my worry careful greed
But it kept me up at night
Measuring the dark and light

You said look around, there’s enough
More than fear, more than stuff
You said rest your open hands
I’m still here, I understand

You broke the bread, You didn’t save
Nothing hidden, nothing caged
What You gave just multiplied
Peace came in with nothing tied

You said look around, there’s enough
More than fear, more than stuff
You said rest your open hands
I’m still here, I understand

I don’t need to hold it tight
I don’t need to guard the night
What I feared to give away
Was already safe with You

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