David Pekrul

Religion Is Religion, Whether Organized Or Not



Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2009

by David Pekrul

Religion is religion, whether organized or not,
And it is a religion that has put us in this spot,
Of having to defend our faith and things that we believe,
It really is a nasty web that we have had to weave.

But why is it we put ourselves inside this awful place,
When all we had to do was tell of God's unfailing grace?
To tell of His begotten Son who died upon the cross,
To rescue us from Satan's curse, when we were all but lost.

Instead, we set up man-made shrines and churches made by hand,
But these are just religious things that will not ever stand,
When at His judgment seat we wait to answer for our sin,
It's only those who trust in Christ, eternal life will win.

For God has made it very plain and tells us in His Word,
That trusting in a man-made faith is really quite absurd,
Nor is it a religion that will make us right with Him,
By taking 'holy sacraments' or even singing hymns.

The Gospel is a simple truth and easy to apply,
He sent salvation through His Son, and asks us to reply,
Accepting Christ's own sacrifice or going it on our own,
It's such an easy choice for me; I'll worship at His throne.

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David Pekrul was born in New Westminster, B. C. Canada.

He wrote his first poem in February, 2004, as an Anniversary card for his wife, Linda. Being rather pleased by the results of his first attempt, he wrote a second one, then another and another. He soon realized that he was in love with words.

The pictures that his words paint may not always be pretty, but they are pictures worth viewing, for he writes about the world around him, whether they be things good, bad or otherwise. He also writes about family, nature, God and faith.

His first poetry book, "Parts Of The Sum Volume One" has just been published and can be found at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3145051

David makes his home in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies with his wife Linda and spoiled pup, Tiki.

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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)
» left by Lorrie Davids
 2 years 353 days ago.
96 fans.
Very good, David. But then, what else would it be? I enjoy your ability to weave truth into just a few lines. Very good, indeed.
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 353 days ago.
69 fans.
Thanks Lorrie,
I guess I would make a short-winded preacher, eh? lol
Thanks for reading and commenting, always appreciated.
» left by Ken McCreless
 2 years 353 days ago.
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You have an amazing talent, David. I am most appreciative that you choose to use it, and moreso that you choose to share it.
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 353 days ago.
69 fans.
Ken, that is such a wonderful comment coming from such an accomplished writer such as yourself. I may be okay at writing short lines of poetry, but to write stories and longer articles is another thing. You make it seem so easy.
I'm glad you're enjoying my poems.

» left by Connor Davidson
 2 years 351 days ago.
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Great poem. Well done.
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 351 days ago.
69 fans.
Thank you, Connor.
» left by Nenita Wells
from Providence, RI 2 years 347 days ago.
Hi David.
 
This is a very inspiring poem, thank you for sharing a poem of faith. Yes, the Gospel is a spiritually simple truth and easy to apply.
 
Thank you.
 
Best regards,
 
Nenita
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 347 days ago.
69 fans.
Thanks Nenita,
Yes, the message of the Gospel is simple, yet so profound.
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