He's been feeling down unappreciated and alone
Loves serving others but feels like he's on his own
Disconnected from the ones he loves since the world turned to stone
His righteous desire for good company now turned to lonely moans
In this trap of selfishness discouragement follows near
He seeks validation but that's not why we're here
Appreciation is good but it shouldn't be our drive
For in serving one another that's where love comes alive
Who ministers to the minister when he's feeling blue?
Who lifts up the shepherd when he's done all he can do?
It's the ones he serves in return they find
That in giving he receives love of a different kind
He shared his feelings with his wife and it lightened his load
Today he saw appreciation in actions that showed:
A neighbor shoveling the walk unasked yet kind
Youth from the church with the old they dined
A meal delivered to a busy mother's door
A teen tutoring kids in math and much more
A neighbor's plea for comfort in their father's dying hour
Showed him God's hand working through each and every flower
Who ministers to the minister when he's feeling blue?
Who lifts up the shepherd when he's done all he can do?
It's the ones he serves in return they find
That in giving he receives love of a different kind
In quiet moments service echoes as its own reward
Each act of kindness a silent chord
Yet deeper still within our hearts the greatest prize
Through loving service Christ's love arises and multiplies
Who ministers to the minister when he's feeling blue?
Who lifts up the shepherd when he's done all he can do?
It's the ones he serves in return they find
That in giving he receives love of a different kind
So when you're feeling low remember this truth clear
That angels walk among us in service they appear
We are the hands of God in each other's lives
Bringing hope and comfort in this world we thrive