The Pastor's Wife

The Pastor’s Wife

An Outstanding Woman

(Dedicated to all who married a man who answered the call to preach)

She serves in a lofty position not sought by her in life,

having fallen in love with a ministry man,

she became a pastor’s wife.

She gave her life to Jesus, to share the Gospel Light,

to make both God and her husband proud—

happy being the pastor’s wife.

She started on her journey, expectations soaring high,

to serve beside him with heart and soul,

for she is the pastor’s wife.

She wished to be a servant on whom others could rely,

adjusting to expectations;

after all, she’s the pastor’s wife.

She longed to be free of anxiety, of bitterness, and strife,

to have a gentle countenance

and the heart of a pastor’s wife.

She was such a gracious hostess whenever folks drop by,

entertaining cheerfully, whether day or night—

a hospitable pastor’s wife.

She tried to be the perfect mom, with kids who had to play nice.

She nurtured them all with tender love—

she’s a mom and the pastor’s wife.

She's not to show her struggles or the down times in her life,

and she would appear to be always on top of the world,

like a pastor’s loving wife.

There were times when she’d been lonely. We need to realize,

that God made her first a woman,

and then the pastor’s wife.

She’s lived on a meager salary, just trying to survive,

while others enjoyed lives of luxury.

That’s so common for a pastor’s wife.

She's been grateful for the blessings that filled her daily life—

and for all the prayers that have been prayed

to encourage a pastor’s wife.

She's longed for one true friend in battles she's had to fight,

only to be burned by those who turned

their backs on the pastor’s wife.

She yearned for her own identity, and many tears she has cried,

for she wanted to be known for who she is,

not just as the pastor’s wife.

She has often craved conversation from the many people in her life,

but they just have a message for him,

to be passed on by the pastor’s wife.

She sometimes has felt hurt, needing hugs, authentic and tight,

for she gets discouraged, like everyone else.

So, let’s lift up our pastor’s wife!

She’s always been there for all of us, so love and treat her right,

taking genuine interest in this precious lady,

whom we call the pastor’s wife.

She's often been taken for granted by those God put in her life.

So, let's show our appreciation

for our pastor’s gracious wife!

© 2007 Loyd C Taylor, Sr

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:10-31