Monday, May 24, 2010

He's Going Going and Almost Gone

His name is Ken Mahan.

He has been our minister for several years and is going to retire on June 20th.

I don't like this.

But I accept it because he deserves a good retirement.

Here is a poem I dedicate to him.

"It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine."
"The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so easily,
But in my hands they die."
"If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God's design,
Then how can I have the wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?"
"So I'll trust in God for leading
Each moment of my day.
I will look to God for guidance
In each step of the way."
"The path that lies before me,
Only my Lord knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose."

1 comment:

Paula Gast said...

Great poem! Sensitive & insightful. God continue to comfort and guide you as you grieve appropriately and make your transition to your new pastor.