There's nothing to lose when all has been lost,
There's nothing to count when there is no cost-
Life has new meaning when all becomes nil,
This only happens with death to self-will!

When does one comprehend loss is for best,
Or even that living for God is a test?
Not until pride is destroyed deep within,
It is the root that produces all sin!

Pride says there's no way to give up and lose,
Give up your life is a choice that you choose-
Yet giving up that which means most to you,
Produces a yield of something brand new!

It takes one to higher ground than before,
It changes perspective, opens a door-
That never would be were it not for loss,
Yes, just ask the One who took up a cross!

There's so much to gain if willing you'll be,
To lose sight of self and things that you see-
Surely in losing you'll find that you win,
For God will make something of nothing again!

D. S. Mullis