The Encourager
I love the Lord – He built me interactive,
Insisted then I step up to the plate
Address each ball whatever type is pitched me,
My mind engaged to watch if soon or late.I was not built to see or read the pitcher
The way my youngest son can do
Nor feel fast-joining bond with strangers
Then stand by them through thick and thin – like glue.I was not built to strategize a game plan
Protected crouching there behind the plate
All-seeing, vigilant and watchful
Then like the eldest, signs and wonders make.Nor I the ref between the teams of players
To keep the rules and conduct straight and fair
My wife does that – we defer to her judgment
Though laugh I must – we make a crazy pair.When bats are up, I like to play the left field,
It’s quiet there, with room to move around,
Requiring power and speed of interaction
To judge high flyers -- bouncers low to ground.When things slow down I see that others wander
In mind -- keen interest in new flowers.
For me, I boost the lagging spirits --
Help others gain new heights with higher powers.navigation