Thank you pastor’s wife.
You may have one of the most thankless roles in the world. You receive no compensation, but there are many expectations of you. At times you are expected to be omnipresent; and other times you are expected to be invisible. Rarely at any of those times does anyone express gratitude to you.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
You may have one of the most selfless roles in the world. You are expected to be at the beck and call of church members, regardless of your own schedule. You are expected to adjust your life to the life of the pastor, who just happens to be your husband. You really have no independent life of your own.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
You may have one of the most challenging roles in the world. You are the only person in whom your husband can truly confide. When he is down, you are expected to encourage and exhort him. You try to provide balance for your family and children, especially since some of the church members expect them to be perfect.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
You may have one of the most painful roles in the world. You have discovered how hurtful some church members can really be. You listen to criticisms of your husband, and you are expected to be stoic. And when you are hurt, you think you have to keep it to yourself. You internalize it and hurt even more.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
You may have one of the loneliest roles in the world. People in the church seem afraid to get to close to you. Friendships are rare, if not non-existent. There are times you want to cry out in your need and pain, but there is no one to listen to you. In your darkest moments, you wonder if it’s all really worth it.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
We who stand on the sidelines may not know your hopes, hurts, and needs. We may not realize the depth of your times of pain and loneliness. But we know Someone who does. And He is with you. He is your strength. He is your comforter. He is your confidant.
And one day you will see that Savior named Jesus face to face. One day you will get your rewards for your labor, sacrifice, and love. One day He will look at you with unstoppable love and piercing eyes. One day He will say, “Well done good and faithful servant. Well done.”
And then you will know it was all worthwhile.
Thank you pastor’s wife.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Posted on November 9, 2013
With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom Rainer has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of local churches across North America.
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Thank you from my heart! I needed this today. We are new in the ministry and it can seem awfully lonely at times. I know God is always there, it’s just so reassuring to read something like your post.
So encouraging! Thank you! I also write a blog encouraging Pastor’s and Ministers wives. I’d love to help lighten your load and guest post for you. You can check out my site at http://ladyjevonnahellison.com. I will officially launch January 1, 2014. Thanks!