“I sure do love you, Jesus”-
But only Sunday morning
For the rest of the week,
I’ve got sin to be exploring
“I sure do love you, Jesus”-
But when the weather’s hot
I’ll show off all my body,
A bikini I will flaunt
“I sure do love you, Jesus”-
But when the liquor’s good
I’ll have a margarita,
And another vodka, too
“I sure do love you, Jesus”-
For you know they’re only words!
Gossip, lying, crudeness,
Why would these make me disturbed?
“I sure do love you, Jesus”-
But his hands just feel so good
I’ll let them linger longer,
Just a moment, than they should
“I sure do love you Jesus,”-
But really, I do not
For when the world does call me,
I’ll forsake all You have taught
“I sure do like you, Jesus”-
Now maybe that’s more true
For only in convenience,
Do I ever follow You
“I sure do like you, Jesus”-
But world, I love you best
For I’ve given God each Sunday,
Yet to Satan, all the rest.
By Emily Nelson
Emily and her husband KJ are students at the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. She is originally from Murfreesboro, TN and is the only Christian in her family. She has been writing poetry for many years and was first published at age 11.
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Emily, you surely have a gift for writing. Keep it up and most importantly, keep serving Him! I am so glad you and KJ are here with us.
What a wonderful work of art! You are so talented! How truthful! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks for the wonderful encouragement! It means a lot! 🙂 And Deanna, we are so glad to be at BVBID too!! It is such a blessing!! We are so glad you and your husband are with us as well!!
WHOA. That is a bombshell right there. It is difficult to teach in a dozen devotionals what you’ve nailed on the head. Well done, Emily. Thanks for not holding back – we all need to hear from time to time that our commitment is more than intentions or words. Revelation 2:19 reminds us that Jesus carefully observes our deeds and therein measures our commitment . Great job!
I love this poem! Outstanding!
Excellent poem! It certainly shows the pull of sinful desires and the danger therein of “lipservice”.