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Do Those in Church Want
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By James Pemberton
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Do Those In Church Want A Relationship With Jesus?



 



I know of a church that has a big “title.”



But, on the subject of holiness,



 they appear to be “idle.



 



They can sing, dance, and “hit their groove…”



But anything that appears HOLY seems far removed



 



Many of them seem caught up, in the entertainment.



When it comes to scripture…  They seem “complacent.”



 



As long as you “move in the spirit.”  “You’re cool.”



“Why should we go by an old fashioned set of rules?”



 



I wonder how many have a close



relationship with our Lord?



What kinds of treasure, in their hearts, have they stored?



 



Anyone can claim to be a Christian. 



And “have the power.”



Where would we be...



If Christ came this very hour?



 



To those who claim “to be filled with the spirit.”



It’s one thing to claim it.  Another to live it.



 



Our spiritual walk isn’t gauged by…



 “How we dance or speak in an unknown tongue.”



But our commitment and love



 for God’s anointed son!



 



Our hearts is what really



matters the most!



Not by how much one may



 “move in the Holy Ghost.”



 



God’s challenge to everyone



 across our great nation…



Is to return to our first love…  The God of salvation!



 



Serving Jesus with all of our



 heart is truly the key…



In being the kind of person,



that Christ wants us to be!



 



By Jim Pemberton    (c) 2016



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Submitted: Sunday, April 17, 2016

Last Updated: Sunday, April 17, 2016

About the Poet
I and my wife have 4 grown children and currently live in the Pacific Northwest. I've spent much of my life doing volunteer work in the food distribution for the needy among local churches. Many of the poems I've written are a reflection of times of adversity as a reminder of God's love and faithfulness. I've found many opportunities to share my poems with those who are hurting and discouraged. I'm thankful for the reports of many of the poems touching people's lives. I hope that the poems included on Wordchimes will touch and bless your life too!


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