Pastor, We See You
October ushers in changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and cooler weather. It also ushers in a time to celebrate and appreciate our pastors. October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month. Many congregations are unaware that such a month exists.
Most pastors are never going to publicly announce, “Hey guys, this month is Pastor Appreciation Month, and I can really use some encouragement!” As the wife of a pastor, my heart aches for my husband and other pastors who labor tirelessly for the LORD and often face more critiques and complaints than encouragement.
This month, I want to let each pastor out there know that you are seen by God and appreciated. One of my favorite shepherd leaders from the Bible is Moses. Moses was called by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and bring them into the promised land of Canaan. The task was heavy and filled with numerous obstacles, but God remained faithful to Moses.
Just like Moses, Pastors, you have been given the heavy task of leading people out of their spiritual bondage into restored fellowship and freedom with Jesus. You have faced similar obstacles, like Moses, but I want to remind you that God is faithfully walking with you. As pastors, you are already familiar with the life of Moses, but I want to encourage you by
Wild Hope
Last year sucked! 2023 began starry-eyed and bright, packed with hopeful expectations. In January, I stepped out on faith, asking God to fulfill a long-time dream of my husband and mine. God answered with abundance less than a week after my prayer.
This miracle set the tone for the coming year. A year of dreams fulfilled. As time progressed, the unexpected happened. A series of traumatic events, intense spiritual warfare, and loss engulfed my family. And the dream I stepped out on faith for never happened.
