WHAT YOUR PASTOR'S WIFE NEEDS FROM YOU

Pastor's wives. The First Lady of the church. The mother of the church. They are special. They have a calling on their lives just as much as their husband, the pastor, does and they need us.

I come from a family of pastors. My mom is a lead pastor at her church. My husband has been a children's pastor, an associate pastor, and is now a ministry associate at our church. I have served alongside my husband as children's pastor as well as been a children's pastor myself when he stepped into role of associate pastor. I've also served on some incredible ministry teams with amazing women.

Today I want to share ways you can come along side your pastor's wife and help her.

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {4/22/24}

For everything created by God is good,
and nothing is to be rejected if it is received
with thanksgiving, since it is sanctified
by the word of God and by prayer.
1 Timothy 4:4-5

Everything God created is good! We have so much to give praise and thanks for. What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

3670. Quiet evenings with my husband.

3671. Morning sunshine.

3672. A fresh manicure.

3673. The sound of the lawn mower and the smell of fresh cut grass.

3674. Powerful church service.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMIES

 But I tell you, love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44 CSB

This week we've been reading in 2 Samuel. We began the book by seeing David's response to the death of Saul and his sons. We know that David and Jonathan, Saul's son, had a close friendship. Jonathan helped David escape Saul attempt on his life on several occasions. So, of course, David mourned the death of his dear friend. However, the Bible tells us that David mourned both Saul and Jonathan.

Then David took hold of his clothes and tore

them, and all the men with him did the same.

They mourned, wept, and fasted until the

evening for those who died by the sword—for

Saul, his son Jonathan, the Lord’

people, and the house of Israel.

2 Samuel 1:11 CSB

Saul tried to kill David multiple times. He was jealous of David and wanted to end his life. Why should David mourn him? No one would have blamed him for feeling relief! In fact, he wouldn't have been blamed for rejoicing. He no longer had to run for his life or hide in caves. He was finally free from the threats of Saul.

Yet, he didn't feel relief and he certainly didn't rejoice. He mourned. He mourned for an enemy who wanted to end his life.

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {4/15/24}

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
His faithful love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1 CSB

God is so good! He is worthy of our praise. He is high and lifted up. We have so much to praise Him for.

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

3665. Relaxing time with my husband.

3666. Open windows with breezes blowing through my home.

3667. Sunshine.

3668. Walks around the lake.

3669. Laughter of my grandsons as they play together.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

DON'T LET BEAUTY PASS YOU BY

The heavens declare the glory of God, and
the expanse proclaims the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1 CSB

Recently my husband and I took a long weekend away, a mini vacation. I have one word to describe our time away: glorious.

During our four days away, we rarely turned the TV on, and when we did it was for a short time to enjoy a show together. We stayed off of our phones, even left our phones behind while we went on walks or enjoyed outside.

We spent a lot of time outside. We went on walks, laid in the grass, swayed in the hammock, watched the clouds float by, listened to the whistle of the birds, and talked. And every moment of it was wonderful.

We have become people who continually need screens in front of us. We aren't comfortable unless a phone is in our hands. And we would never dare leave our home without a phone! We've also become people who always need something to do. We have to be entertained at every turn. We can watch movies and TV shows from our phone, we have endless thirty-second videos at the swipe of a finger, and find amusement from countless memes and stories. All in the palm of our hand at any moment of the day.

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