What Do We Have In Common As I'Ve Hit Rock Bottom

I wanted to talk--my life has hit "rock bottom."
You said; "No...we've nothing in common." 

I thought we did...we both go 
to the same church.
For some fellowship, I'll begin a new search. 

Many Sundays... My voice goes unheard.
While in your hand, you were carrying God's word. 

Are there others who'd spend 
a minute of their time?
Or am I just a shadow whom they would leave behind? 

I thought the blood of Jesus was our common thread.
What are we doing here? Are we spiritually dead? 

I hope that with me, you won't just "push aside."
Wasn't it also for me--that our saviour died? 

You meet different people every day.
How do you react to others
whom God brings your way? 

May God's Holy spirit convict you to spend
Your time with others-- not just those you call "friend." 

Being Christ' s example is truly a blessing indeed.
Reaching out to the hurting--those in need. 

This is where Christianity really starts.
When we reach out to the 
hurting and broken hearts. 

By Jim Pemberton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Warden Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Very good message..My pastors sermon was on helping others today..Great write and true words..jo
Smith Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM
I love my lord and I hope people read this. A good peice of writing I think
Konos Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM
A viewpoint few would think of....thanks for posting...
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