A Poem

Several of my friends have recently mentioned how they are clinging to Jesus as they face personal challenges. After listening to their situations, I noticed how the idea of clinging to Jesus kept coming up in the devotions I was reading as well as in Scripture. Consequently, the following poem emerged.

May you find comfort as you "cling" to Jesus through all of life's trials.

CLINGING TO JESUS

I want to cling to you, Jesus,

Like a piece of plastic wrap to fingers,

Like an errant spider web to hair,

Like dryer sheets to slacks.

I want to cling to You, Jesus,

Like a wet bathing suit after a swim,

Like morning dew to a blade of grass,

Like dust to a well-worn piano bench.

I want to cling to You, Jesus,

When storms of life invade my peace;

When silence becomes my enemy;

When relationships drift apart and cease.

I want to cling to you, Jesus,

When life’s challenges intensify;

When truth and confidence take a slide;

When water streams from swollen eyes.

I want to cling to You, Jesus,

Where trust never breaks;

Where hope never falters;

Where faithfulness never fades.

I want to cling to You, Jesus,

Safe and secure in Your strong, encircling arms.

                                                                                                VLK

“that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling (emphasis added) to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days…”  

Deuteronomy 30:20