The Closer Christians Get

September 14, 2015 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

Those who have a faith so strong,
Must be patient with weakness;
Perseverance to prolong,
To receive the blessedness.

For those with a faith too weak,
You must not be conceited;
Render yourself to help seek,
Till torment is depleted.

All of us must be concerned,
About every neighbor;
Experience we have learned,
Can help them in their labor.

For the good things that will build,
Their faith like the thoughts of Christ;
As the blessings are instilled,
Of things that can be sacrificed.

Abuse from those who insult,
Have fallen unto the Lord;
Because their senseless assault,
His warnings have been ignored.

What was written long ago,
Was written for teaching us;
To learn as the rivers flow,
Not to moan and raise a fuss.

So we could have confidence,
And be able to endure;
For faith is our defense,
From temptation from a lure.

May God allow you to live,
In harmony and in peace;
Enable you to forgive,
So hostilities will cease.

Then you will have the same goal,
As you praise God the Father;
As His Spirit cleans your soul,
For the throne of your Brother.

Accept each other the same,
As being content with Christ;
And do not fear to proclaim,
What Jesus had sacrificed.

C Copyright © 2015 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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