Whatsoever State

June 14, 2017 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

The Lord has filled me with joy,
You showed interest in me;
Not for trying to destroy,
Rather for insight to see.

But you did not have a chance,
For showing any before;
In order as to advance,
With going through the right door.

I am not saying I need,
Whatever that I have earned;
Rather respect to succeed,
Each situation I learned.

For I know just how to live,
Content as poor or wealthy;
Knowing that God will forgive,
As spiritually healthy.

When I am full or hunger,
Have too little or too much;
Just wishing I was younger,
A youthfulness as to touch.

Through Jesus who strengthens me,
To whom I share my trouble;
Every prayer that I plea,
Pulling me from the rubble.

You know since the early days,
We are spreading the Good News;
To everyone who strays,
Sharing to help them to choose.

You gave me what I needed,
What I gave you, you received;
And we both have succeeded,
Because we both have believed.

I will not look for a gift,
For the opposite is true;
I look for you to uplift,
Me in what I will construe.

You have been paid up in full,
Since I have more than enough;
His glory is kind, not cruel,
Through these hard times which are tough.

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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