Poems for the Christian Life

Just Like the Donkey’s Owner

The man who owned the donkey
That Jesus rode one day
Was full of faith and wisdom
So Christ our Lord could say,

“Just tell the man I need it,
He’ll send it right away.”
And sure enough it happened
As Jesus said that day.

I want to be just like him
So God can say of me:
She’ll do just what I ask her
Whatever that may be.

Christina Joy Hommes

It’s Not a Waste

It’s not a waste to give the Lord
The things He’s given you
To praise His Name and gain reward
That lasts when life is through.

It’s not a waste to serve the One
Who died so you can live,
To tell the glorious things He’s done
And use the strength He’ll give.

It’s not a waste to lay aside
The comforts, wealth, and friends
Of one short life that can’t abide
For one that never ends.

It’s not a waste to scorn the praise
Of those who scorn God’s Name,
To labor in unnoticed ways
That God will see and claim.

It’s not a waste to gladly die
For one who took your place
When heaven waits beyond the sky
For all who win life’s race.

It’s not a waste to go and tell
The way to live above
If one lost soul is saved from hell
And finds the Savior’s love.

It’s not a waste, so give it all
To Jesus while you may,
For soon you’ll hear that trumpet call
And earth will fade away.

Christina Joy Hommes