When prevented from doing the things I had done

By cancer and illness and pain

The work lay unfinished; the race was not run

This loss was so hard to explain

Why would my God, just resort to this plan

What good could be found in it all

But He brought a strength to the weakness of man

With His power I answered The Call

God said there are many at home and abroad

Who are hurting and sad and alone

Join up with My Special Encouragement Squad

And bring Joy to the email and phone

Reach out and be cheerful, bring hope to despair

Be amazed when My miracles start

For you are My servant with something to share

So share it with all of your heart

I responded quite quickly, Dear Lord I will share

Every truth and each promise You’ve made

For this is my mission and this I declare

I’ll be faithful and not be afraid

So today, I’ve no pulpit, no deacons, no choir

No buildings or songs on a screen

Just a heart that’s on fire and a fervent desire

To share Him who can love and redeem

A Pastor is someone who cares for the flock

A Shepherd, a teacher, a friend

Who’s open and loving and willing to talk

A servant on whom you depend

God called me to be His servant at large

A Pastor by phone and online

His grace is a favor, there’s never a charge

He fills me with sparkle and shine

Encouragement works when we spread it around

Pass on what is given to you

For love and compassion and blessings abound

When eternity’s clearly in view

Each day is a gift from our Father above

We need to look up when He calls

For we are His children who live in His love

In A Church Where There Aren’t Any Walls

©  Jim Lake

 lake.aje@cox.net

Romans 15:5, 1Thessalonians 5:11

"Now may the God who gives perseverance

and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind

with one another according to Christ Jesus; that with

one accord you may with one voice glorify the God

and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another,