ItsDaddysbaby2 "What my Pastor DID'NT tell me!" http://motivator1law2.multiply .com/reviews/item/3 - March 24, 2009 add/view comments (1) |
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Preaching The Word I realized a long time ago that it is impossible to be everybody's favorite preacher. I also know that God's word says we are to be "speaking the truth in love." (Ephesians 4:15) On the other hand, Paul told the Galatians, "Am I your enemy because I tell you the truth?" (Galatians 4:16) Several years ago a friend gave me the following poem. It has some humor to it but it also has caused me to stop and think a few times. Just thought I would share it with you.
Preacher, Try To Please The Lord (author unknown) When I preach, there are some who say They could listen to me preach all day. Others think I preach too long; Still others think I go about it wrong. Some say my sermon is much too deep; To others, it's shallow, and they go to sleep. Some report that I hold them spellbound, While others squirm, and look around. Some speak of me as an 'orator;' But others feel I'm a perfect 'bore'! Some believe I have no light; And others think I preach just right. Some affirm that I'm too bold; Others wink, and say I'm cold. Some used to say I was much too young; Now others declare my spring has sprung! Some folks say I have met "success"; Others think my work is a "mess". Some have said my pay is too low When they discovered the pace I go; Still others say it is above the peak; "Why, he only works three hours a week!" From all of this, 'tis plain to see That as a preacher, I'm up a tree. Condemned if I do, condemned if I don't! Criticized if I will, criticized if I won't! I can't please men of such discord; So, I'LL JUST KEEP TRYING TO PLEASE MY LORD! My yahoo email & instant messenger is Actionspeaks1@yahoo.com
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