THANK YOU FOR PASTORS

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”

1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3 KJV

Pastors, don’t be discouraged if you don’t think you’re helping people.  Many years ago, my pastor preached a sermon on serving Jesus.  My pastor said “If you want to fly higher than a kite, start bragging on Jesus”.  My pastor was so right.  Since I have been serving Jesus, I feel like I’m flying higher than a kite.

We need to pray for and encourage our pastors and families.  One pastor said “Please pray for my wife because she is the one who encourages me when I get discouraged”.  There were times when one of my pastors would call his wife up to stand beside him as he prayed for her and thanked God for her.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for our pastors.  Please help us to be a comfort and encouragement to them.  I pray for every pastor’s family that You would bless them.  Please let our pastors know how much You love and appreciate them.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

June 17, 2016