Words in Motion

A Childs’ Prayer I watched as this young boy came to the altar today And my heart broke as I heard him Pray Dear God, I am not asking this for me I am asking this for my Mommy and my Daddy Please touch them and heal their pain I want them to come back to church with me again God, I know that you know just what they need And God, you can use me to help plant the seed You gave me to them to give them happiness And I really am trying to do my best Every day I give them a hug and say “I love you” Then wait for them to say that they love me too His head still bowed as he arose I saw his tears as down his cheeks they flowed God, please cradle him in Your arms when he goes to bed tonight Let him know that you heard his prayer, things will be alright For you said that the little children will suffer not And God, I know this child you have not forgot This little boy did come to the altar that Sunday and prayed for his parents I was sitting close to him and I heard his prayer to God A DAY in the LIFE of a MOTHER I have so many errands today that I must run I’m already tired and I have just begun I must taxi the children, taking them to school But on the way, I have to pick up a little friend or two Then, grocery shopping, that’s next on my list Checking it twice, to make sure there is nothing I missed Back home, I now must do the laundry, clean and dust Put something out for dinner, that is a must Whew! Done with all that, and just in time Back to school to pick up the children, I hope just mine They do not like to stand around and wait So, I must hurry, I dare not be just a little late Well, here we all are, finally back at home Children said they are leaving, saying I needed to rest , a little time alone But, they said they would be home for supper, it can be a surprise Make it quick and simple, like hamburgers and fries The day is now almost over, everyone is in the sack I am going to sit in the tub and relax Get some rest, for me morning comes early, another busy day But, if anyone asks me why I do it, I will have to say Every day that I am with my children I discover That whatever I do, it is not work, but it is called love, part of being a Mother A Mother Makes the Family A Mother will face many a trial While trying to raise her beloved child But of all the jobs, there can be no other That has the joys and rewards than that of being a Mother She gets no pension, nor can she ever retire Her job is guaranteed, she cannot even get fired From the moment that her child is born She will never leave them, even when she gets tired, grows old or worn She tends to her child through all their years Leaving with them memories of laughter, joy and tears Yes, a home may have a Father, a sister and a brother But, it is not a family unless there is Mother Mother, when I too grow and have a family I pray for all the those things you instilled in me A PASTOR A Pastor is someone in whom we can trust A Pastor is someone who is true and just A Pastor is someone who always cares A pastor is someone who, our burdens he will share A Pastor must walk that extra mile Though he is tired and worn, must still have a smile A Pastor know that he too must sacrifice If he is chosen by God to have Eternal Life We have such a Pastor, always near by, close around Ready to pray for us if we are sick, feeling depressed or down He will answer our call no matter the day or time Saying, “yes, I’ll be there, no, I do not mind” When he preaches, he is always on fire Especially when preaching God’s word and telling all the Devil is a liar He loves to sing loud, to the Heaven’s above Letting everyone know that God is indeed, his first love Our Pastor has a wife and three young sons Who stand behind him and the work he has done His family supports him as we also do too We say “thank you and yes, we love you” Yes, Pastors may come and Pastors may go But this one thing I surely do know That Pastors, it is true, there are many But there will never be another Pastor like our Pastor Kenny WRITTEN FOR OUR PASTOR, PASTOR KENNY GRIFFIN OUR FIRST AND ONLY PASTOR OF OUR CHURCH LAKESIDE OUTREACH MINISTRIES