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I Need To Read The Bible More And M
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By James Pemberton
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I Need To Read The Bible More And More!



 



The other day I prayed and



read my Bible.



But soon afterward,  



I brought out an idol.



 



This idol is something



I tried to hide.



I can’t seem to let go of it.



 I’ve too much pride.



 



This thing has brought pleasure



for a limited time.



But now has effected what’s



 in my mind!



 



My prayer life isn’t



what it used to be.



I can’t “shake it.”  It has a hold of me!



 



This idol has taken up



residence in my life.



I’ve lost interest in my family



 and wife!



 



It’s had an impact on what I’ve



 said and thought.



I think; “what kind of lie



have I really bought?”



 



Only Jesus can give me



the satisfaction I seek!



I know that he is with me



each day of the week!



 



I decided to get rid of my idol



 and throw it away!



I now enjoy God’s peace



in my life every day!



 



God has restored my trust



and belief in him!



He’s brought restoration to my life



 and peaee within!



 



By Jim Pemberton     (c) 2017



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Submitted: Saturday, December 30, 2017

Last Updated: Sunday, December 31, 2017

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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