In this "hurry-up" generation
Patience is of short duration.
Most don't want to make commitment
Nor for service will consent.
In service we must stretch and grow
And change of thinking undergo.
Most would rather look away
And spend their time some other way.
Service is a place of growth...
A place which we must never loathe.
When we go there we will learn
Humility and deep concern.
Our perspective will be new.
Rich understanding will accrue.
We shouldn't falter or ask "Why?",
But serve in love and self deny.
No greater blessing can be found,
For surely here does love abound...
Taking time to serve another,
Neighbor, friend, boss or brother.
"Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
Philippians 2:3-4 NKJ
© 2005 Arlene Schwartzkopf