Encouragement

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A PREACHER’S LAMENT

James P. Gram


How’d you like to be in charge
When no one seems to care;
About the poor, forlorn and lost
And troubles that they bear?

How’d you like to be in charge
When everybody gripes,
“It’s far too hard to follow you
We’re not the following types”

How’d you like to be in charge
When everyone complains,
“We know you’d like some help from me
But I’ve got aches and pains”

How’d you like to be in charge
Of this unruly crew;
They criticize each other and
Most everything you do?

How’d you like to be in charge
You’ve got to stay and fight;
But almost every task you try
Just never comes out right?

How’d you like to be in charge
“We’re paying you”, they say;
No one respects your office hours
On call both night and day?

How’d you like to be in charge
You just don’t have a chance;
Some want the Gospel, some a talk
On social relevance?

It’s true your little flock’s a test
Because they’re humankind;
Like you they have opinions and
Sometimes a stubborn mind

God’s flock is all of humankind
He’s got the human race;
Compare yourself to all the grief
And problems that He’ll face

In spite of this He’s looking on
He still has time to care;
He’ll comfort you and help you solve
The troubles that you bear

How’d you like to be in charge
When God stands up with you?
Don’t forget, He’s your right hand
In everything you do.

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