Cross in my pocket

I remember a few years ago there was a poem that did the rounds - it was called 'The Cross in my Pocket'. The words are simple, yet deeply profound and the thing I love most about it, is that it reminds me to include Jesus in my life, daily.

It is so hard to try and go through life on our own strength and to figure things out by ourselves, but we all need God. Carrying the symbol of the cross in my pocket is one way of reminding myself to choose Jesus in all my deliberations and decisions. It is a overflow of inviting God to reign in my heart. Having Christ in my heart (and pocket) is a worthwhile decision to make for any new year.

In case, you have never read the poem, here it is.

I carry a cross in my pocket
A simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am a Christian
No matter where I may be. 

This little cross is not magic,
Nor is it a good luck charm
It isn't meant to protect me
From every physical harm. 

It's not for identification
For all the world to see
It's simply an understanding
Between my Savior and me. 

When I put my hand in my pocket
To bring out a coin or a key
The cross is there to remind me
Of the price He paid for me. 

It reminds me, too, to be thankful
For my blessings day by day
And to strive to serve Him better
In all that I do and say. 

It's also a daily reminder
Of the peace and comfort I share
With all who know my Master
And give themselves to His care. 

So, I carry a cross in my pocket
Reminding no one but me
That Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life
If only I'll let Him be. (Poem accredited to Mrs Verna Mae Thomas)

Be blessed
Living in Grace
D3LM3