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
 
 
 

Serving God with an Open Mind
Viewed Last 24 Hours: 1 time

By James Pemberton
Other Poems by James Pemberton


Serving God with “an Open Mind?”


 


I met a person who didn’t need to be reminded.


He said; “I serve God.”  “But am open-minded.”


 


I wondered for a minute, what he was thinking.


“Is he really serious?”  “Has he been drinking?”


 


He began to talk about a God of love and grace.


Anything seemingly old-fashioned was “out of place.”


 


He was determined to live by his own “set of rules.”


“Whoever believes the Bible are a bunch of fools.”


 


He seemed to only believe scripture at his own discretion.


Not wanting anything to do with God’s plan of salvation.


 


Perhaps this “open mind” needs


 to be closed for “repairs.”


And opened to a God who loves him...  And who cares.


 


“There is a way that seems right… “  


“But the end leads to death.”


Choosing the way of Christ is always the best!


 


“Narrow is the path to life.”  “Broad is the way to destruction.”


Choosing “our own path” is a dangerous presumption.


 


God is a God of mercy, grace and goodness too!


A life of righteous and holy living


is what he asks of YOU!


 


Living for Jesus may seem to be “close-minded” to many.


Those who are sold out to him…   Are there any???


 


The road to an eternal life with HIM is narrow and straight.


 HE is the only way to enter heaven’s gate…


 


Why not allow HIS presence to fill your soul?


Only HE can COMPLETELY make you WHOLE!


 


“He has not given us a spirit of fear.  But power,


love and a sound mind.”


Won’t you give him a chance?


 While there’s still time???


 


By Jim Pemberton    (c) 2011


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: Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Last Updated: Thursday, September 8, 2011

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


[Add Your Poem]

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