Jim Pemberton Poet Rhyme

Jesus I Come To You

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

So many things I thought 
I had enjoyed.
Everything just left 
 a large, empty void. 

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

Then one day, I called out to God,
 not 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. 

God—I've 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 any 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 am now complete, 
satisfied, and made whole!
 

By Jim Pemberton 
2009

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