Life Training

February 29, 2016 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

Even though I might be free,
From any and all people;
I became a slave to be,
A captive to the Gospel.

I have done this as to win,
More people over to them;
And saving them from their sin,
So the Lord does not condemn.

I followed what Moses taught,
Teachings for those who subject;
To those laws with much distraught,
Because I for one neglect.

I became like a person,
Who does not have the teaching;
So by the time I am done,
I have achieved my preaching.

I have done this to win them,
Even though I know the Law;
So that God will not condemn,
And His Spirit cleans the flaw.

I became like a person,
That was weak in faith to win;
A captive as in prison,
Freeing others from their sin.

For the strengthening of others,
Having a faith that is weak,
And that become my brothers,
Going to the Lord to seek.

You know not for those that run,
For a race to win a prize;
And catching up to the Son,
Who is so noble and wise.

It is training for a crown,
So I run with a clear goal;
Letting life not get me down,
But to purify my soul.

C 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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