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Servant Heart

Servant Heart O Lord, I know my need for you For your grace like fresh borning dews Your ready handmaid, scarred and flawed, Servant to the servants of God. You gift me music, ministry, Writing rhymes from soul felt pleas, To walk the rough roads you have trod, Servant to the servants of God. Let me be less, Lord, you be more, This my prayer – this I implore – A servant’s heart, humbled and awed, Servant to the servants of God

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 8/17/2023 1:44:00 AM

A sublime write, Sam ~ warmest congratulations on your win

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/17/2023 10:27:00 AM

Thank you so much Seeker! What a gift this contest was - to be able to express my core belief was, and is, such an immense blessing! And the real joy comes in sharing it with you and other soupers who truly understand what a servant heart is - you who give so much to PS! Sending you blessings of joy!!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/17/2023 1:30:00 AM

Love this so. Beautiful. God bless you and Congratulations. Love, Gina

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/17/2023 11:06:00 AM

Just an addendum. I have now read all the winning poems and feel such a wonderful surge of delight! Each one has left a signature of deep awe and wonder. These writings have truly been a blessing, and a gift, for my day! Hugs and blessings, again!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/17/2023 10:23:00 AM

Hi Gina! Thank you so much for my placement! But, most of all, thank you for the opportunity to share this deeply held desire of my heart that is at the core of my music and writing ministry as it is with you sweet friend. Your lovely poems born from your faith are a beautiful ministry of service to all of us. Sending you hugs and blessings!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/7/2023 3:11:00 PM

This poem is a blessing, if only everyone had a servants heart, life would be very different. Well done Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/17/2023 10:18:00 AM

Hi John! Thank you so much! I agree! Oh that every heart would grab onto the concept of serving rather than being served. We would have a very different world - a world that finds the true meaning of joy in service. The idea of having a servant's heart has always resonated with me. It was a joy to share this lifelong belief in this poem. Sending you blessings of joy and gratitude!!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/5/2023 3:22:00 PM

I believe this is one of most prayerful and heartfelt kryielles that I have ever read Sam. I feel it thoughout my being. A humble supplicant's plea. Just beautiful! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/6/2023 1:43:00 PM

Linda, I am deeply humbled that these words resonated so deeply in you! Thank you. After struggling a little with what to write when I chose "servant to the servants of God" everything fell into place. From the start these words have been the guiding force of my music ministry and brought me incredible joy. I am so happy that joy came through this poem. Sending you blessings from one servant heart to another!

Laura Leiser

Date: 8/5/2023 3:13:00 PM

Your poetic words are a great reminder of the value of a having a humble, servant’s heart. This is pleasing in the sight of God. Thank you for reminding us of this, Sam! God bless! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/6/2023 1:38:00 PM

Thank you so much Laura. Your feedback and gracious words mean so much to me. I am deeply grateful I wondered what to write when the words of the mission for my ministry came to me and everything fell into place. Funny how that happens! Sending you blessings from one servant heart to another!

Valsa George

Date: 8/4/2023 9:14:00 PM

Humility at its best ! "....at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth"! We are servants of our Lord and if we really feel so, He will exalt us above many a man. Sam, you are a poet, a choirister and one leading a ministry. All these are gifts from God and you have a thankful heart. A Beautiful hymn.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/5/2023 10:42:00 AM

Dearest Valsa, I am humbled and honored by your beautiful and gracious words. Thank you! Years ago I found in the time of the Psalms that lowliness meant knowing your need for God. That forever changed my attitude and life. It is a beautiful gift to be a servant to the servants of God in so many ways - to be under the mission of God - to be charged with building the kingdom! It is such a blessing to share that ministry with you, fellow pilgrim in this ministry of words! Sending bunches of blessings, grace and peace dear friend!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/4/2023 5:03:00 AM

Wow! A touching prayer!!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/5/2023 10:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo. I can think of no more fulfilling ministry than to be a servant to the servant's of God. Not always easy, but it has brought me the greatest joy. So wonderful to share this ministry of words with you! Blessings.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/3/2023 12:11:00 PM

Sam, your wonderful, stirring prayer reminds me of Rev. Martin Luther King's famous words. "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." This is a fave, my friend.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/3/2023 12:28:00 PM

Evelyn, I am beyond honored by your beautiful feedback and your fav! That this would remind you of Martin Luther King leaves me speechless, and you know how often that happens! Thank you does not adequately express my gratitude for your gracious feedback. Funny, I wasn't quite sure what to write but then, it seems, heavenly inspiration took my pen and wrote these words that express the expressed vision of my ministry. So grateful for your message today. It truly touched my heart. Blessings to you dear friend!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/2/2023 10:01:00 AM

Emotional and heartwarming piece Sam. A heartfelt prayer of being a servant. Such a humbling true understanding of our Lords wishes for all of mankind. You have captured here my friend. This one is a favorite Sam. May our Lord richly bless you for your giving spirit and your servitude toward others...

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/2/2023 10:17:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend! What a miracle it would be if every person on earth had a servant heart. I am so honored by your gracious words and your fav! Often when leading a retreat I talk about "submission" as being under the mission of God with God as our general and we God's first lieutenants. Certainly takes the sting out of that word and, I think, puts us in a place of looking to God for the answers - the best answers - of course!!! This a-ha changed my life and I love sharing its blessings! So grateful for your blessings. Sending you blessings of joy!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/1/2023 4:53:00 PM

A lovely prayer. Important to have a servant heart!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/2/2023 10:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim! I so agree with you about the importance of a servant heart. When I started my music ministry I wanted to be a servant to God's servants. This poem just about wrote itself. So grateful for your lovely, supportive message. Sending you blessings of joy!