WordChimes poetry chimes
Chime Of The Day
Poetry Chimes
Newest Poems
Featured Poet
Poet Chimers
Child Chimes
Blog
Chime Links
ENC--Class of '55
WordChimes Founder Quentin Clingerman
Contact Us
 
 
 

Is This Church Where I Should Be?
Viewed Last 24 Hours: 2 times

By James Pemberton
Other Poems by James Pemberton


Perhaps This Church Isn't Where I Should Be?

 

In church, I don't know who's a

 “brother” or "friend."
I see this happening over and over again.


 I shake a few hands and say

 "How are you?"
Beyond this, I'm not sure what to do.


I spend 5 minutes to say hi to the

 person next to me.
I often wonder if they really want

 to sit by me.


They're often busy, as if like they

 don't care.
They want the pastor to hurry and soon

"they're out of there."


It's such a "shallow" relationship.

 It's hard to explain.
When I leave, I'm sure no one

know my name.


I know that in heaven, it won't be this way.
I'm looking forward to being with Jesus

that glorious day.


I'll join the heavenly choir and rejoice.
I'll hear saints of heaven gathered

 in one voice.


Where Jesus is, is the place

 I should be.
Perhaps this church isn't 

meant for me?

 

By Jim Pemberton   (c) 2020


 

 


Timely Comments on this Poem

No comments currently exist for this poem.

Submit Your Comment

(will be kept private)
Comment:



Please enter the code above into the box below:


Submitted: Saturday, June 13, 2020

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2020

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!


Other Poems by James Pemberton

Currently Playing:


[Add Your Poem]

[Chime Of The Day] [Poetry Chimes] [New Chimes] [Poet Chimers] [Blog] [Chime Links] [ENC--Class of '55] [Home]