Caren Krutsinger Poet Prose Poetry

Is the Love of Jesus Enough

Confidence parades around in this sanctuary
The Reverend blesses them
Maybe me too
He tries anyway
But can I accept it?
Do I believe it?
My faith is gone.

Am I the only sinner here?
I look around for other sinners.
Not any obvious contenders.
Families touching each other in a lovely way
Opening hymnals, singing with faith.
I put my mask on.
I do not belong.

The sermon is about Jesus accepting everyone.
I think he means Christians
Not sinners like me.
There is an invitation.
Everyone is welcome.
I would have to share my true self.
I would have to let them know what a sinner I am.
They keep inviting and inviting.
I jump out of my seat as if I was shot out of a revolver.

Is the love of Jesus enough?
And who sent me up here?
I stare into the stained glass window.
Jesus is opening a door.
I am entranced.
Terrified, but entranced.
The reverend shakes my hand.
He says some words I do not recognize.
I have no idea how I got here.
Who propelled me out of my seat?
Jesus winks from the glass.

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Gershon Wolf March 15, 2021 at 5:55 PM This is so real! You, honest with yourself, know the the truth, as do all honest people. Is love of Jesus enough? Great question. Not all Christians think it is, even though 'Jesus saves' dominates the conversation today. Certainly the Puritians and Calvinists who founded this country would have recoiled at the idea that belief in Jesus would save them. They put their faith in good works, good deeds, and in warding off the devil until their dying moment. Great write, Caren. FAVE for me. :) gw Caren Krutsinger March 15, 2021 at 6:58 PM Thank you Gershon. It is a fave for me too.

P.S. Awtry March 15, 2021 at 5:09 PM I love the idea of looking around for sinners and there are “no obvious contenders.” I miss the hymnals... filled with poetry...I like the idea of singing with the saints across generations to those old songs :) Caren Krutsinger March 15, 2021 at 6:59 PM Thank you P.S.