All Circumstances

March 3, 2017 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

I am asking you to show,
Gratitude to those who lead;
They have wisdom for to know,
How to help us to succeed.

I am asking to love them,
Thinking highly of their deeds;
Not to protest or condemn,
For their commands and their creeds.

Live in peace with each other,
Teach the ones not living right;
Help as you guide your brother,
Cheer them up with your insight.

Be patient and help the weak,
Not paying back for a wrong;
Rather solutions you seek,
Inspire to keep you strong.

Always do things that are good,
For yourself and for others;
Finding out just what you should,
For your sisters and brothers.

Always be very joyful,
And to pray without ceasing;
Never try to be slothful,
So blessings keep increasing.

Give thanks whatever occurs,
Since it is the will of God;
For it is Christ who concurs,
The places that we are flawed.

Do not put out the fire,
Nor despise what God reveals;
Put aside your desire,
To evil sinful ordeals.

Keep holding on what is good,
Avoiding what is evil;
Doing the things that you should,
Contrary to the devil.

May the God who gives you peace,
Make you holy all the way;
So your life has a new lease,
Halts you from going astray.

Copyright © 2017 Richard Newton Sherrer

About Richard Newton Sherrer

Richard Sherrer is actually retired from the United States Air Force about 14 years ago. He had lived in Korea while in the Air Force in 1972 and 1973. You might be asking yourself what brought him back to Korea. I guess you could say that it was a lot of love here, for the country, the people and especially for a Christian woman that he met on the Internet. She convinced him to return to be with her. So he came originally to teach English in July of 2000. They were married July of 2001. Now turned poet which is subject that is near and dear to his heart. His love for Christ and God is an inspiration to all who read his poetry.

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