How Can I Serve You Today?

Given 1995

As I come into your presence, to worship and to praise, I realize the price you had to pay. And I know, Lord, I’m not worthy, yet you choose to work through me. So I ask, how can I serve you today?

And He says…The lady at the checkout will need a smile today. Her little girl is sick and her best friend moved away. And the boy who bags your groceries thinks he cannot cope. His father drinks and beats his mom; he needs some words of hope.

But Lord, don’t you need preaching to bring the unsaved in? Or mighty signs and wonders to save them from their sin? He says, Yes, I need those things and I know you want to please. But your servant’s job today is unto the least of these.

That old man down the street needs a gentle touch. He lost his wife last year and he misses her so much. And don’t forget the homeless man; you pass by him each day. He’s dirty and he curses but I love him anyway.

I see your plan for me, Lord, for this place and time. To share the love of Jesus and let my witness shine. To look at your creation, Lord, and see them as you do. Knowing that by serving them, I’ll be serving You.