To Know The Fellowship

 Of Christ’ Suffering…

"That I may know Christ and the

fellowship of his suffering."

This scripture, at times,

isn't very comforting.

Have I really :suffered"

 or tasted his "bitter cup."

Many of the world's pleasures

have filled my life up.

Do I know what it means

 to suffer for him?

I've been living a life of riches

and pleasures of sin.

If I want to know what

it means to endure…

I need to live by his word

which is secure.

In knowing him,

 I’ll life's true meaning.

As his presence in me

 becomes more revealing.

I need him more that words

could ever express.

When it comes to his love...

 I won't settle for less!

Christ has given me hope,

 within my being.

I’m complete in him! 

He's my everything!

Thank you Jesus, for the work

 in me that you'll do.

I can't help but to tell you Lord;

"I really appreciate YOU!"

By Jim Pemberton    (c) 2016