Your Shepherd's Heart

You spent a lifetime preaching from God's Word

Guiding the flock and answering the call

Now your Sunday mornings look a little different

But you haven't stopped serving God at all

Full of compassion, you share in others burdens

A comfort to everyone you see

A true reflection of the Master's kindness

The truest friend that could ever be

You spent your whole life giving to the people

And even now, you're doing just the same

You take our worries and lift them up to heaven

And whisper peace in Jesus' holy name

Though your body’s weary from the hurting

You're resting in a power not your own

God takes away your weakness with His strength

And reminds you that you'll never walk alone

We sit and talk about the puzzle pieces

How seasons change and the years go by

And how the broken fragments of our journey

Are perfectly connected by our God on high

You don't dwell upon your own dark valleys

You're always asking how the world can mend

A loving shepherd even in retirement

A constant light, a neighbor, and a friend

You spent your whole life giving to the people

And even now, you're doing just the same

You take our worries and lift them up to heaven

And whisper peace in Jesus' holy name

Though your body’s weary from the hurting

You're resting in a power not your own

God takes away your weakness with His strength

And reminds you that you never walk alone

We pray for you when evening comes

And feel God's peace from above

A beautiful life that keeps giving back

A heart overflowing with love

Thank you, Lord, for this dear friend

Whose love and kindness never end.

A faithful servant by our side,

With grace and peace to be his guide.

Thank you for your Shepherd's heart!