…was the last time in the Pulpit,
The last time serving Holy Communion,
The last time preaching the love of Christ,
Then I am humbled to have been
Called to serve Your People, Lord.
I count it all joy!
Thank you, Lord, for Your Holy Word.
I know you were there, Lord of Mercy,
In that Country Church.
You were there in the faith of the people.
In the music. In the liturgy. In Holy Communion.
All is good. I have been so blessed.
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If now is the time to step back
to enjoy Your Stillness, O Lord,
To embrace Prayer as a Call to
Ministry in my Sunset years…
…To Pray for a Revival in Your Church
With tears of Gratitude in My Heart,
Thank You for the Years.
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I pray for Wisdom, Lord.
I ask not to be that Old Pastor
Tripping and Falling
On the Church Steps. Again.
I ask for Clearness of Mind,
Not to be irrelevant.
Mis-speaking the words,
Repeating myself; Staying too long.
If it is Your Will, let your servant gently
fade away as Your Light Shines On
Brighter and Brighter into the future.
Lord, please bless the time remaining:
Bless My Family. If now is the time
to step back, it was all worth it.
With Gratitude in My Heart,
All Glory be to the Triune God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen and Amen.
Written by Pastor Kevin McNamara
February 9, 2026
