On mature consideration of the Church weekend away
I find that there are some things that I just have to say.
The venue was terrific even though I didn’t sleep
And there are some memories that I will always keep.
The speakers were inspiring like a bagpipes thrilling call
Though getting off our backsides may not appeal to all!
We are in for changes like you would not believe
And what my own small role will be I can not perceive.
A whisper in my consciousness said I had my verse,
Which I share with people, and I could do worse!
God gave me this gifting and He likes to see it used
If I just ignored it that gift would be abused!
The speaker had a model for how a church should grow
And, though we might not understand, this much we should know:
We should start with solitude seeking Jesus’ voice
Then seek support of others in His mission choice.
Then just go and do it. There is no other way
And Jesus will be with us each and every day!
Starting off with solitude between myself and God
Had me feeling guilty, which was neither strange nor odd.
It gave me a conviction of something I should do
And that I should do it before the day was through!
I know I have been grumpy when I do not like a song
When I grumble at repeats and do not sing along.
If other people like them why should I moan and gripe?
Have I become a person of a nasty moaning type?
I asked my Lord for courage to crawl out of the dirt
And go and ask forgiveness of the one who I had hurt.
I was met with graciousness and a loving word
And smothered in a loving hug, which did not seem absurd.
Thank You for this weekend filled with joy and love
And please help me to follow the voice of God above.
