Can I just give you a little glimpse into the heart of a pastor? Since I am married to one and share his parsonage, I have an up-close look at his heart towards ministry. Each morning, the first thing he does (after making our coffee) is head to his office to pour over God’s Word and his journal. He spends time reading, writing what God says to him, and then praying for the names pasted into his prayer journal.
He loves his God! He is first in my husband’s life. It’s what’s on his mind 24/7.
It amazes me how tirelessly he serves. Last week after spending a good bit of time ministering to a family in need, he came home late in the afternoon and headed straight to his office. A little later, I heard his voice on the phone. He was singing “Happy Birthday.” to someone from our congregation. Then a few minutes later, I heard the song again, then listened as he encouraged them and listened to their heart share a burden. Then he was praying with them over the phone.
He loves his people! He cares for their needs. He longs to see them grow. He is jealous when they are doing other things aside from being faithful to their God. He prays with compassion for their concerns.
Later that evening when we were out, he gave a tract to a stranger – someone the Lord put in his path. He sat across from me and was sad in his heart over watching a family that seemed to have no relationship with God.
He loves souls! He witnesses. He gives the Gospel so faithfully. He hands out tracts. He prays for our waiter or waitress at a restaurant. He weeps over the lost family members of our congregation.
I listen to him talk to his girls and their fellas. He spurs them on to growth. He’s more concerned for their spiritual life than that they are happy in this earthly life. He encourages me spiritually. He encourages me to do what God gives me the opportunity to do.
He loves his family!
My husband may or may not be your pastor, but if you have a pastor that loves God, his church members, souls, and his family, how about writing him and note to tell him how much you appreciate him? Oh, that reminds me – another thing my husband loves – encouragement! =)
Thankful to have the best pastor ever,
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I am also thankful to have a wonderful Pastor! You all mean so much to us! We appreciate the heart you both have for the Lord. It shows in everything that you do.
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We are so thankful to have known Pastor C. as our Pastor. He has molded us and guided through many difficult times and were so grateful the Lord led us to his church so many, many years ago. He is such a Blessing to all who know him and most of you, you know that he not only does the talk; he does the walk in his own life. God Bless and much love, Pastor C.
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Your husband has been a wonderful encouragement to mine!! In the past few years there has been a few times when we really needed a friend…and your husband was used of God to be in the right place at the right time to encourage Joel.
While we hardly know you, we are so thankful for both of you. Thanks for letting us into your world through this blog.
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Dad's pretty much the most amazing man ever! (besides Dan of course :)) I'm so thankful that he's always been my pastor and my dad.
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I'm thankful that the man your talking about is my Pastor! I love you both so much!
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I am thankful for the 5 years I was able to have Pastor C as my pastor. He and his wife have done so much for Todd and me. They have been a source of encouragment, rebuke, comfort, and fellowship. I miss them both. May the Lord continue to bless you in your work for Him.
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awh! love this post. I can just hear him saying, “well, that's just my heart!”
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