A Source of Joy

Romans 14:14-17

I am for certain of Jesus Christ as my Lord,
In my heart is loved, honored, and adored;
And that nothing is ever unclean on its own,
Rather through opinions of man has shown;
If since on food your brother is afflicted,
Then your love from God shall be affected;
Never let food be a destruction of the one,
As Christ had died for salvation to be won;
Never let men say evil of your good deeds,
In your efforts of spreading Gospel seeds;
The Kingdom of God is not food and drink,
Rather of peace and joy in a Spiritual link.
We often think on the realm of this world,
What Heaven is like as His plan is unfurled;
Just laying on a cloud and playing a harp,
Thinking that white robe would look sharp;
Rather it's throwing away an earthly source,
Of thoughts and dreams in an unclean force;
No longer living in destruction or in fear,
Rather a source of joy in love so sincere.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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