Hope

In a world of pain and suffering
People lost and in despair
This world remains in darkness
Violence everywhere.

Marriage break ups, sex is cheap
Morals have all gone
Families torn apart with grief
Where did we all go wrong.

Knife crime is rife among our youth
They rob the old for gain
They are fueled with drugs and alcohol
To hurt and kill and maim.

The future of this world today
There's not much hope around
Religion's try to show the way
But within them flaws are found.

The Politicians have no answer
As darkness rushes in
Can anybody save this world
From drowning in its sin.

In this world of darkness
There is hope a light I see
For only He can save this world
And set the captives free.

Religion it will fail
Politicians too
Only Jesus Christ the light of the world
Can break this sin in you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 1, 2009 at 9:46 AM
WONDERFUL!! WONDERFUL!! Only Jesus can cleanse this world from its sin. great way to tell of the hope in Jesus Christ. great work
Devonshire Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Like the way you make the distinction between love for Jesus and religion, Leon. And if you find a way to stop the madness, please share it. I've been asking myself many of the same questions. Love, Carolyn
Bingham Avatar
May 23, 2009 at 7:05 AM
You are so right it is not religion only our Lord and Savior, Jesus. I have never seen this world so upside down as it is now. I feel Jesus is drawing near, very soon. God Bless. Ron
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May 23, 2009 at 1:49 AM
Amen Leon, great to see you back the Lord has given you new words to share, , a great poem of faith and truth, God bless you and sue, from diane
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