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Looking Back At Ministry
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I have preached for 51 years and have started my 52nd. I look back but I don't dwell on the past. I am eager to move toward tomorrow.


 

 
I look back on my ministry
and think how it could have been better
If I’d known then what I know now
even though I was a go-getter.
 
I know I gave it all I had
and tried to improve every day.
Each experience helped me grow
and follow God along the way.
 
New methods have been introduced
and computers have been employed.
We have upbeat music to sing
with the hymns we’ve always enjoyed.
 
Many old experiences
with fresh approaches from today
provide me with new excitement
converting my work into play.
 
They say a preacher never retires
and I’ve discovered that is true
even when I don’t serve a church
there is always so much to do.
 
I must get back to Sunday’s sermon
and make preparations at my best
so I can give inspiration
to the members and any guest.
 

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 Reviews of "Looking Back At Ministry"
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on June 22, 2011
Larry, you will never know how many have been affected by your ministry until you walk the streets of heaven and see firsthand the results. I believe you will be pleasantly surprised.

But Lord deliver me from "upbeat music." The iold songs sung the old way are still best.

God bless,

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on June 15, 2011
Your poetry is a blessing to us each time you shareLarry.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on June 15, 2011
Enjoyed your words, and I can understand why a preacher never retires, much like a writer, we can't.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 15, 2011
You've already given inspiration to this guest of your poetry site...ed


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