The Pastor’s Life
Lived by an Amazing Man
He serves in a lofty position—
not something he chased in life;
He heard the Gospel story,
then stepped into the pastor’s life.
He stayed in the Word—he loved it;
it was his heart’s delight;
And he shared it every chance he got—
so needed in the pastor’s life.
He answered the call to preach,
and he gave his best day and night;
Spirit-filled, Bible-true sermons—
fit for the pastor’s life.
God gave him a companion,
and she became his loving wife;
She didn’t just “marry a preacher”—
she partnered in the pastor’s life.
They’ve served the Lord together,
faithful day and night;
And walked through hard days too—
that’s part of the pastor’s life.
He helps folks carry burdens,
whatever be their plight;
He brings a little light to dark places—
so needed in the pastor’s life.
He’s fought through many battles—
real spiritual fights;
Praying for souls, staying steady—
God’s work in the pastor’s life.
Sometimes he’s been awakened
by a call late in the night;
From somebody needing courage—
another weight in the pastor’s life.
Sometimes he’s taken hard words,
and felt like taking flight;
But he stays, with a tender heart—
that’s still part of the pastor’s life.
You see him on Sundays—of course—
and he’s available day or night;
And if you only saw the surface,
you might miss the pastor’s life.
Don’t take him for granted—
help make his burden light;
Show love to this man of God—
so needed in our pastor’s life!
Dedication: Dedicated to all who answered the call to preach.
Scriptures: 2 Timothy 4:1–5; Jeremiah 3:15; 1 Peter 5:2–4; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 4:11–12; Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Corinthians 15:58
Contributor: LC Taylor, Sr. (USA)
I have a matching poem for the Pastor's Wife, called : The Pastor's Wife
(2 Timothy 4:1-5)
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