Someone Asked Me a Question Was It You

Someone asked me the
 following question:
"What does it really mean
 to be a Christian?"

I tried to explain the best 
way that I could.
"It means to obey God's 
commands and to be good."

As I spoke these words.  
It became more revealing.
The words I spoke...
Were a bit "deceiving."

It's more than just "being good,"
& obeying God's commands.
It's a way of living...
That I need to understand.

Being an example of Christ...
is what I need to be.
Loving him... And being
 his light for all men to see!

As I please the heavenly father,
 in what I say and do...
During my struggles and temptations...  
He will see me through!

Being a Christian is really a 
"brand new way of living."
It's my life for Christ...  
Is what I am giving!

Jesus will never disappoint those 
who choose him to follow.
He is always with us.  
Both today and tomorrow!

By Jim Pemberton
05/01/09
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Thank you Jim for sharing your creative poetry with us. I will be back another time to read more. Love, Carol
Kearley Avatar
August 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM
You got it! Live by example, and God will show you the path.Past sins are forgiven which will lighten the load on your journey.
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