Two Viewpoints

The Loser’s Viewpoint

They are to blame for whatever goes wrong;
they run the church to which I belong;
they just don’t care about people like me;
they believe things with which I don’t agree.

They seem so distant, I don’t understand;
they can’t expect me to lend them a hand;
They do not know how hard is my lot;
they just don’t care—as likely as not.

They have more time—don’t have any kids;
they never fool with fruit jars and lids;
they have more money than I do, by far;
they look so proud in their sparkling new car.

They want to show off their talents and brains;
they wonder why I stay home when it rains;
they can just have their fun and their style;
they won’t see me, but once in a while!

The Winner's Viewpoint

We are imperfect—not all we should be;
we want to help, where a need we can see;
we need advice, and we’re willing to learn;
we gladly give, as God helps us earn.

We are the church and we’ll keep it up;
we share the good of the bread and the cup;
we get great blessings again and again;
we will be faithful, come sunshine or rain.

We will accept the blame if we fail;
we think that God still will put up our bail;
we will, by faith, obey His sweet voice;
we will, at length, have cause to rejoice.

We know that someone must be up in front;
we make mistakes—can’t express what we want;
we feel real bad when we hurt anyone,
but God keeps on blessing us, in the long run!

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