Being a pastor's wife is a high calling and a great joy; a great responsibility and a great blessing. It is a rare gift from God. There are many demands, but the joys far outweigh the pressures. As minister’s wives, it is of utmost importance we know who we are in Christ. We must be focused on pleasing Him first and foremost. Rick Warren stated, "I don't know all the keys to success, but I know one sure key to failure, and that is to try to please everybody." I know that apart from God, I can do nothing (John 15:5) and I wouldn't trade my calling as a pastor's wife for anything else. I love every church member of CUPC and I love the lost of Conroe. I truly pray that I can see both those in the church and out of the church through eyes of compassion and mercy. I know God is a friend that is near. I treasure the times that we are able to spend with our friends in ministry. I wish more ministers’ wives blogged so we could stay ‘connected’. Tonight I sit in my living room thanking God for not only CUPC family but the UPCI ministry family. I hope your Sunday was successful and pray God will bless your week with His strength and purpose.
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Sis. Smith, I feel your heartbeat tonight as I read your blog, and I know how you feel about being a Pastor's wife, because I've had the same feelings. I'm glad to know you. Keep loving and giving. It is worth it all!
Enjoyed your ramblings today. I'm glad our paths have crossed, and I'm looking forward to more times shared with you all!
I say a great big AMEN to this post. There is no greater "occupation" than that of a pastor's wife. I love it too. :)
You are an AWESOME pastor's wife too and very special to me! I love you!
You my lady make working in the kindgom a joy....
You have been a model for others and I know you have given your best all the way....
You keep the women happy so I don't have to worry about the men....ha
I might also add you are still as beautiful today as the day you drug me down aisle....
Or was I doing the dragging?
Sis Smith,
My old Shepherd friend. Tears come to my eyes as I read your beautiful words. Your heartbeat has always been people. We meet many wonderful pastor's wives while evangelizing, that share your heartbeat. You guys are SPECIAL. Love ya lots, Crystal Hodge Harden
Thanks for everyone's kind words!
Crystal, how incredible for you to comment on this post. You have made my night. You were a sweet young girl in the youth group during our tenure in Shepherd. It has been 23 years since we served the Shepherd church. It was our very first full-time ministry job. Email me privately I would love to find out more about you.
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