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The Sheep with Sad Eyes
Little sheep, why are your eyes so sad?
Do you KNOW who the shepherd is?
Your frown is soul deep
It seems to fragment any peace you had
Has Jesus become a cardboard image
Pasted on the occluded windows of your mind
Please know that He still heals
Destroying sin, fear and enemy strongholds
While restoring sight to the blind
Little sheep, little sheep, you talk so dazed
Jesus within me weeps
And I find myself reaching out
Wanting to share with you His measureless love
Do you want to know the living Christ
Or has the enemy so weighed down your mind
That the wisdom of the world
Is all you register anymore?
How can I reach you
What can my lips say
To jolt you from your despondency?
Nothing of any import or effect
Except that which Christ in me
Speaks to you through His Spirit
Compassionately, Jesus, I pray to love this little sheep
With Your love
Without regard for personal end
Go before and prepare the way
Within me and your drifting child
Gentle shepherd, gentle shepherd
Will he turn again
And allow himself to be tended?
**Written during a time of ministering to a gentlemen who subsequently died of leukemia. Every day is a gift from God reach out and take hold of Jesus today**
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (NIV)
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Article submitted Friday, October 09, 2009 & read 234 times.
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» left by Teresa (2 years 109 days ago.)
Marijo, this is a powerful piece. A word for God's children who lose their focus along the way. Thank you for sharing. Leaves me thinking do all Christians truly believe what they profess to believe? Thought provoking for sure. May many find their way to this message. TeresaPS Love this title!!!
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» left by Marijo Phelps(201)
thanks so much Teresa. It saddened me again re-reading the notes and this poem and this is something that took place over 30 years ago. Marijo
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» left by David Pekrul (2 years 109 days ago.)We appreciate your comments!
Reminds me of the Bible story of the lost sheep. Wonderful, gentle piece of writing.Respond to this comment
» left by Marijo Phelps(201)
Thanks David for coming and commenting - how was Oregon? Hope you post some on this website too!! Marijo
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