Do I  Still Enjoy Jesus???

As a young child, I grew up with what I had.

There were times when I was happy and sad.

I didn’t have many of the conveniences of today.

But I’m thankful that my family took time to pray.

We had each other.  This was to be expected.

There was a love for God that we respected.

It was the simple things that mattered the most.

Whether there was food on the table, or “burnt toast.”

As I look back and think of how things used to be.

I ask myself; “what has really happened to me?”
 

Do I still have a passionate love for family and God?

Does an “old fashioned way of living,” seem quite odd?

Am I content with the beauty of Jesus as I once did?

Is Christ being honored in the way that I live?

Is Christ the invited guest into my heart and home?

Do I call on him when I’m feeling afraid and alone?

Please Lord Jesus come and speak to my heart.

I want to take this moment as a “brand new start.”

I want to serve you with a daily love and compassion.

No matter if to many, this seems “old fashioned.”

I want there to be Holy Ghost fire deep inside.

Help me to be humble and take away my pride!

This same Jesus I served and honored as a boy…

Is the same one who brings unspeakable JOY!

With Christ, I’m once again on a “heavenly team.”

He’s my life, my righteousness…

 My everything!

By Jim Pemberton   (c) 2015