The joy of serving is more than I ever expected there would be,
but that goes to show how much God loves you and me.

Not only to allow us in His work to take part,
but then to cause that work to put joy in our heart.

What an awesome loving Lord we serve,
one who does more for us than we ever deserve.

A Lord who was willing to die for our sin,
and make us anew when we invite Him in.

One who is our strength and our guide,
one who promises forever that within He'll abide.

One who deserves to be honored above every other,
yet considers us each a sister or brother.

One who could have ended it all with one simple word,
but one from whom not one complaint was heard.

What an honor is bestowed on you and me,
as we are allowed to serve our Lord jubilantly.

The joy of serving is something I treasure,
it is a joy simply beyond measure.