Yesterday morning was different. I went early to fix a few small things (a new tablecloth at the entry, the new Children's worship boxes, water the new flowers, etc.) and for the first time I truly felt as if I was serving wholeheartedly.
It's not that I have served with negative intentions, but the pressures and expectations that go along with being the wife of a pastor are hard to sometimes deal with.
The bottom line is...I am a regular person. I don't wear a powder blue suit with a pill box hat on Sunday's with a casserole waiting in the oven when we get home. I am a broken person who struggles each day to do the best that I can. Each day is a new day to bring the best of myself to my family, our congregation and most importantly, myself.
I struggle and try to struggle well. Aren't we blessed to have each day begin fresh and new.
Remember, his mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. A clean yard
2. Memories of my Dad
3. Leftover roast
4. A fantastic Palm Sunday service
5. AA batteries
4 comments:
Thank you, nice to know I'm not alone in those feelings!
Not a pastors side but I can relate. You are a wonderfulperson. Keep up the good work. And keep writing.
Pam S
Pam, you are too sweet:) I hope you are doing well. Blessings, to you!
I am a pastor's wife as well and struggle with the "meet and greet" side of the ministry. I tend to like to keep to myself. God has really been working on me though and blessing me along the way as I get to know our congregation and find ways to quietly serve them. I am glad to know I am not alone in the "Sunday Struggle."
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