The Right Attitude

We are the ones who make up the Church,
and none of us wants to be left in the lurch;
so we’ll give just as much as we want to receive
and our actions will prove that we really believe.

Our pastor is human and he has to see
that several are taking his words seriously;
by faith he keeps sowing the seed of God’s Word
and hopes as he preaches that no one get bored.

Whenever we hear “our church” as we talk,
that person, most likely, is not one to balk;
the one for whom we really should yearn,
says “they,” those” and “their”—he is cause for concern.

At some time in life, my friend, you must know
that Satan will strike you a powerful blow;
the help and the prayers of God’s people may make
just that margin of difference, new courage to take.

So let us all say, “we,” “these” and “our” church,
and together we’ll make effective our search
for those who don’t know the joy of our Lord,
and the benefits gained by knowing His Word.

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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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