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I Was So discouraged, but Jesus Was
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By James Pemberton
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I Was So discouraged, But Jesus Was There!



 



I’ve been to the point where



 I thought my life would end.



I felt alone...  With no one I could



 call a friend.



 



I’ve been to the point where



I felt “trapped within.”



The emptiness I felt.  I really didn’t



know where to begin.



 



I’ve been to what many would call



“life’s dead end road.



 I felt like I was carrying



a huge load.



 



I’ve been to the point where



 I’ve been “down on my knees.”



Wondering if there were anyone



 listening to my “desperate pleas.”



 



I’ve had discouraging



 thoughts enter my mind.



Any true peace or joy…



 I haven’t been able to find.



 



I’ve been spending time and giving it some thought…



What kind of life…  Have I really got?



 



The things I desired and obtained…



Come and go as quickly as they came.



 



As a young boy, I remember



 hearing of a savior’s love.



A gift of an abundant life,



 his gift from above.



 



I’ve read in the Bible where Jesus



can give true contentment.



A life filled with true joy, peace and fulfillment.



 



Thank you Lord for giving what no one else can give.



I know that you are with me,



each day I live!



 



By Jim Pemberton      (c) 2016



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Submitted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Last Updated: Thursday, November 3, 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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