Thought 80 - The Church

This is from a great little book that I read and reflect upon often. It pretty accurately describes the Church I want to be apart of, whether I'm a pastor or not.

A church wisely centered in the Word
produces great contentment for the people.
The activities of the church keep them
just busy enough to gain satisfaction,
but do not detract from their loved ones.
They enjoy their pastor
because they do not expect him to be
other than what he is.
Their spirits are nurtured gently
by quiet and solitude and room to be.
They care for one another
without needing certain responses in return.
They share food and song,
sorrow and joy,
and become more and more free from fear.
And when they die they think,
"It was good, is good and will be good."