Jim Pemberton Poet Rhyme

How I Need Jesus

How I Need Jesus!

For many years, my life was 
an embarrassment.
Filled with hopelessness, worry
 and discouragement.

There were many things,
 I thought I enjoyed.
Everything just left in me
 a large, empty void.

Many nights, I would 
cry myself to sleep.
Knowing the “hole” in my life, 
was very deep.

Then one day, I called out to God!
 I wasn’t sure if he'd listen.
My family, my old church, 
I was now missin'.

My family prayed for me
 for so many years.
I would often bring them 
embarrassment and tears.

Jesus… I tried everything else! 
I want to come back to you!
I need  you now Jesus! I really do!

Please come into my heart 
and cleanse me within...
Set me free from my addictions 
and every sin.

I know that you will never
 let go of my hand.
My whole life, on your word, 
I shall stand.

Only you can satisfy the emptiness in my soul.
For in you, I’m made complete, 
satisfied, and whole!

By Jim Pemberton  03/31/15

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