Many times, while commenting on another blogger’s post, or on a Facebook post, I wind up writing a poem or story. I did so this morning, as I commented on my friend Pat’s article. I took the comment to his piece and tweaked it a bit, and the following poem was created. I hope you enJOY it! (Thanks for the inspiration, Bro Pat!)
Because It’s With Him
More and more, I imagine Jesus
At my side always 
My best friend and confidant
He grins at me when I mess up
Gives me a little chuck on the shoulder
And says, It’s cool, you’re getting there
He puts His arm around me
And I am filled with joy
Joy I cannot contain
And when I get it right
A rare thing with this old sinner
But happening more often these days
He gives me the ol’ high-five
Points to our Father above and shouts
You da man, Charlie!
And then we dance 
Kind of like a touchdown dance
But much much more fun
Because… it’s with Him
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adopted80 said
Thank You Charli , I enjoyed this poem.
bart
charlesmashburn said
Thanks for reading, Bart!
Pats Devotions said
Hi Mr, Charleslmashburn; I must say that I ‘am overwhelmed and almost speechless,Yet, feel very Blessed.. I have to say that by the writing of your poem.. You have caused great joy in my heart knowing that something that I posted caused and inspired you to write such a wonderful poem, and i can never thank you enough. You have caused a light to light up in my heart that i have never seen befor sence i have started blogging.. For one thing.. Today I’am very joyfull over the writing of your poem…. I have many things that I would like to say , But, I would be all day saying them so I’ll Just say it like this;; I Hope the Lord Blesses the hat right off your head and puts Joy unspeeable way down deep in your heart that you can barely containe… Blessings my friend.. Jesus Loves you and so do I.. Bro Pat 🙂
charlesmashburn said
Well, here’s the deal, Bro Pat; God figured me and you needed a good blessin today, so you wrote somethin, and He had me read what you wrote, and I got blessed, and that caused me to write a poem, which blessed you, and BAM, there it is–blessins all around! Ain’t it cool??
Pats Devotions said
LOL Bro Charles; Yea! that is cool !!
Debbie said
This was so so good, Charles! Loving that last stanza and picture! Thank you for blessing us and God bless you!
charlesmashburn said
My pleasure, Debbie! Thank YOU for reading and leaving the nice comment!
Mary said
Ha, I really like the idea of this particular kind of touchdown dance. Love the pictures you included in your post as well.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Mary! I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
Laurie Kolp said
What fun… you da man!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Laurie!
brian miller said
ha..i like the joy acting itself out in your verse…the high five touch down dance with jesus…in that i find your joy at a life with him…very nice charles…
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Brian. You find true!
Sabio Lantz said
I am not a Christian — though I was a fervent one at one time.
Last night I was at a close friend’s house. He is a Hindu and while we were sharing time at his house together chatting just last night, he said, “I know you don’t believe in God, but you are a very moral man.” [His daughter and mine were on a team I coach and he has seen me face some injustices.] It was his way of saying, “I don’t care about your belief, we are brothers” — the best he could because he is a very sincere follower of Lord Krishna who is Ishwara (‘God’) incarnate for many Hindus. And your poem reminds me of how he talks about his Lord. Now his Lord has no father, was not sacrificed and has many things unshared with Jesus, but the heart-felt comfort of a personal relationship with God is just like yours. This poem reminded me of it.
charlesmashburn said
What a wonderful comment, Sabio! Thank you!
Sabio Lantz said
Glad you enjoyed it.
Kelvin S.M. said
…Charles this is very inspiring & touching… and who cares if it fits to the prompt or not… i say, loved it… cheers…
..smiles…
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Kelvin! You are a very kind and gracious host!
lucychili said
happiness shared
charlesmashburn said
Yes! Thank you, Lucy!
Truedessa said
Hi, I enjoyed this very much!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you! I’m glad you enjyed it!
Life: Between the lines said
This is beautiful!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much! I’m glad you like it!
Tony said
Such joy, such love – I have always believed this is how Christian faith is meant to be…
charlesmashburn said
It is how it’s supposed to be!
Thanks, Tony!
Tony said
Which begs the question, why do so many people work so hard to make it otherwise?
charlesmashburn said
That is a very good question, Tony, and one I cannot begin to answer in the space provided on this blog. And besides, anything I could say would be merely my opinion. I will say only that we are all products of our surroundings, and if we surround ourselves with the good things of God, we will be filled with His spirit and partake more fully of His grace. Too many have been taught that He is a judging God, and so they judge because they are judged. He is not. He is a loving God, and therefore I strongly believe we must love because we are loved. The amazing thing is, if we focus on His love for us, He will instill in us the ability to love as He does.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Tony. I appreciate it!
charlesmashburn said
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Ken Mashburn said
Another good one Bro! Sep ya best be leavin the dancin to foks with riddim. Love Ken
charlesmashburn said
ah’ight den