Learning Contentment

November 9, 2015 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

The Lord filled me with joy,
Since you showed interest;
With blessings to employ,
Trying to do your best.

You were interested,
But did not have the chance;
With being arrested,
Before you could advance.

I am not saying it,
Because I am in need;
But it dampens merit,
Being in jail indeed.

The judge has no reason,
To jail you for beliefs;
But commit not treason,
For those with disbeliefs.

I learned to be content,
No matter the issue;
Never try to resent,
No pay back to pursue.

For I know how to live,
Both as rich and as poor;
And I know to forgive,
Those who will slam the door.

When I hunger or thirst,
Too much or little food;
I will think of God first,
To keep from a bad mood.

I do everything,
Through Christ who makes me strong,
The comfort it will bring,
Stops the thoughts that are wrong.

God will fill all your needs,
Mirroring Him each day;
To satisfy your pleads,
In a glorious way.

C Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer

Philippians 4:10-20

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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