Learning Lessons

August 8, 2016 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

The Lord has filled me with gladness,
By showing interest in me;
And turning away the sadness,
Giving insight so I can see.

God was interested to show,
But wanted to give me a chance;
Having the desire to know,
How to proceed and to advance.

I am not saying all of this,
Because of having any need;
But I say I cannot dismiss,
A desire for to succeed.

Succeeding in what I have learned,
As content in a situation;
And exactly what I have earned,
Through the Lord and His salvation.

I know of life in poverty,
How it feels like in being poor;
And to live in prosperity,
How success will open the door.

No matter what the situation,
I learned secrets of how to live;
Making an evaluation,
How every result will give.

If I had too small or too much,
When I hunger or I do thirst;
When I might need His gentle touch,
But remember to keep God first.

I can do all through Jesus Christ,
To whom I am ready to share;
When I strayed becoming enticed,
As I kneel down to say a prayer.

The Lord has filled all of my needs,
His presence is a soothing scent;
My sacrifice is more than deeds,
But from remorse when I repent.

God is then content and well pleased,
As He gives in a divine way;
Causing the emotions have eased,
By showing trust as you obey.

Copyright © 2016 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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