October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and what better way to appreciate my pastor than by writing a letter of thanks for all that my husband doesβ¦as I see it from my inside perspective. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you, not only as my husband, but also as my pastor.
I am perhaps the most opinionated and verbose member of your congregation. I know that I often critique the sermons and have my own lengthy speeches about where God is leading the church.
So, thanks for putting up with me. I appreciate that you listen to me, value my insights, and treat me as hard as it may be sometimes as a valuable member of the Body. I also thank you for not always doing as I suggest. I am thankful that while you listen to me, Jesus has the final say. I greatly appreciate your leadership and ability to filter through the Spirit. Thank you for not only leading the church, but also leading our family.
Thank you for teaching us about grace, humility, and trust. We are grateful that what you say on Sunday morning is a reflection of what you say Monday through Saturday at home. Thank you for being authentic and letting your call to be a pastor start with your call to be in relationship with Jesus, followed closely by your call as husband and father.
From my seat at the dinner table, I see day in and day out, that your job is more than mere means to put food on the table for us. You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders through the work that you do. The compassion of Jesus flows through you, and the people within our church are not simply coworkers, clients, or consumers.
