by Robert - just a simple man - B.
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April 12, 2007

Jesus Wept

April 22, 2008 09:08 AM EDT (Updated: April 23, 2008 01:59 AM EDT)
views: 80 | rating: 10/10 (24 votes) | comments: 34

Jesus shares in our sadness.  Somehow I find joy in that.

WHY JESUS WEPT

©Robert Burnham

Daddy, why does Jesus weep?

He weeps for the addict living on the road

Her broken mind, her tortured soul

He weeps for the little lad abused

In a family of sorrow, a family confused

He weeps for the elderly that does not repent

Of a life lived in chaos and many sins spent

He weeps for you and He weeps for me

Because God's plan; we choose not to see

 

Mommy why does Jesus weep?

 

He weeps for the woman with an unborn child

Given to abortion, conceived in the wild

He weeps for the one drowning his sorrows in beer

Broken and beaten believing no one cares

He weeps for the disciples, not listened to

The deaf ears and all the hardened hearts too

He weeps for you and He weeps for me

Captives of sin but so easily set free

 

Lord, why does Jesus weep?

He weeps for a world lost and alone

For all the world's sinners who will never go home

He weeps for the soldiers sent out there to die

The ones never given a chance to even ask why

He weeps for governments full of corruption and greed

They think that power and money are all they'll need

He weeps for you, my child, he weeps for you

He weeps in happiness for your one heart true.

 

 
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Comments: 34

Marilyn M. Apr 22, 2008, 9:27am EDT
You're right. There is some comfort in knowing that Jesus weeps for us. Excellent poem.
Carl "Prime Time" Lee Apr 22, 2008, 10:19am EDT
Thanks Robert.
pamela r. Apr 22, 2008, 10:49am EDT
Wow, this is so awesome--Most excellent!
Vivian P. Apr 22, 2008, 10:59am EDT
This is beautiful
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Apr 22, 2008, 11:02am EDT
Beautiful
Elise w. Apr 22, 2008, 2:00pm EDT
very compassionate poem. very, very beautiful :)
Debra B. Apr 22, 2008, 3:56pm EDT
Wow. Thank you.
Jan S. Apr 22, 2008, 3:57pm EDT
How beautiful, Robert. I hate to think of doing things that make Jesus cry.
necee t. Apr 22, 2008, 4:49pm EDT
oh Robert, this is beautiful... thank you... Blessings always... love,



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Wanda H. Apr 22, 2008, 7:08pm EDT
Lovely piece of work here.
Randi B. Apr 22, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Great ! Jesus is our advocate, He prays to the Father for you and me, isn't that awesome.
This is awesome Robert! you've done the Lord proud with this piece! That He's smiling in heaven tonight, I haven't a doubt!
I am not religious, but this was beautiful...so is the rose.
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 23, 2008, 12:17am EDT
LOL Mandi, I'm not religious either; just a little spiritual.....
Bethany C. Apr 23, 2008, 1:20am EDT
Very, very true words.
Those who have the love of Jesus in their hearts know acutely how grieved he is for our pain. I felt his love in your poem.
Molly O. Apr 23, 2008, 4:01am EDT
WOW... that is an AWESOME poem and so very true! Thank you so much for sharing this!
Karolyn Q. Apr 23, 2008, 12:23pm EDT
This was so beautiful!
Sheila Deeth Apr 23, 2008, 1:52pm EDT
Beautiful! Wonderful prayer.
strongthrufight E. Apr 23, 2008, 6:11pm EDT
Thats a wonderful poem! I love this one.
Lawrence J, H. Apr 26, 2008, 2:20am EDT
great stuff

green train
Dan Walter Apr 26, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
If Jesus "weeps" then it's his own fault. It has nothing to do with mankind. If you look at Jesus as being "God" ( a truly false teaching ) then why is the CREATOR OF ALL THINGS crying for anyone? He made the world, it's his baby, DEAL WITH IT. If he truly thinks we are such horrible little creatures then just wipe the slate clean and start fresh. It's all in his hands. STOP CRY'N! "Git 'er done!'
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 26, 2008, 6:15pm EDT
Dan, you're an idiot but I do so love free speech and I welcome all comments. Why doesn't He simply wipe the slate clean? Well, I wish I had a nickle for every time I thought that - on some days even wished for it. I think it has something to do with His unconditional love for us. God is, after all, love.
Randi B. Apr 26, 2008, 6:35pm EDT
Dan the one thing you don't understand is God is real and he is the Creator of all things, unless you personally come from a monkey which my be true in your case. God gave us free will and we as a creation has chosen all the wrong things. You are a burden to me to think that someday every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, what will you do than it will be too late for you. Hell was created for Satan but there sure are alot like you that can't wait to get there. Praying for you
Marie J. R. Apr 26, 2008, 7:36pm EDT
Robert my Robert,,, this could be the title of your book??? you are writing better and better with each new writing,,, I can't remember reading anything you've written that was not good or great,,, I can say," I know this Man," go for it Kid,,, you have the makings,,,

You have been Blessed,,,
Marie J. R. Apr 26, 2008, 7:38pm EDT
Robert,,, I just passed Dan to see what was up,,, PLEASE, pray for him,,, I think he is in need of attention and Love,,,
Elise w. Apr 26, 2008, 10:02pm EDT
To Dan-> This is how I see it. The verse draws a comparison with God our heavenly father and our Earthly father. Yes, God created the world and everything in it. He nurtured it and watched it grow and multiply just as an Earthly father nurtures his children to maturity. Sometimes our children don't turn out the way we want them to. They get out in the world and start making bad choices. They don't keep their focus on God and what's important. Does that mean we should destroy them and start over? Just because they made mistakes? NO! We cry for them. We have compassion for them and pray for them to see the err in their ways and hope they will come back to God before it's too late. Jesus weeps for us (His children) because we, as a nation, have made bad choices. No one knows when He is coming back, but I hope and pray that it will not be too soon, because I think there is still hope for the world. I realize not everyone in the world will go to heaven to reign with God, but I pray that He will give us more time to gather more people for His kingdom.

I hope and pray that you don't really feel as bitter as you seem in your comment.
Randi B. Apr 26, 2008, 11:22pm EDT
Elsie, You said it nicely. Very appropriate the way you answered. Great job!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Apr 27, 2008, 11:50am EDT
Simply brilliant TRUTH in confrotation so named ......

Thany you profoundly Robert !!!
Elise w. Apr 28, 2008, 4:02pm EDT
*Thank you Randi*

The times we need love the most is when we seem to deserve it the least. People need compassionate prayers.... :)
Robert - just a simple man - B. Apr 28, 2008, 7:37pm EDT
Elise is right dan, sorry 'bout that idiot comment.
Mary H. Apr 28, 2008, 9:50pm EDT
Wow! This is such compassionate piece. I love this poem!
Glome . . . May 27, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
I'm so impressed Robert. I guess your name just didn't give indication of your heart. Of course mine doesn't either :)
This isreally good; because it reads well, but mainly because it is so filled with truth.

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