• The Pastor's Wife The Poem

  Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jul 15, 2015 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Proverbs 31:10, Romans 13:7, Proverbs 17:6, Psalms 139:13, Psalms 127:1-3, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Genesis 3:20, Proverbs 31:10-29, Proverbs 23:25, Luke 8:21, Proverbs 19:14, Ephesians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Titus 2:4-5, 1 Timothy 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

  Tags:  Sacrifice, Honor, Wife, Servant, Pastor, Companion, Example, Position, Honoring Women, Pastor's Wife, Servants, Great Women, Ministry Wife, Honoring The Pastor, Appreciation Day, Pastor's Wife Appreciation Day  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor’s Wife

An Outstanding Woman

She serves in a lofty position—

not something she chased in life;

She fell in love with a ministry man,

and then became a pastor’s wife.

She gave her life to Jesus,

and she shared the Gospel light;

Wanting her home to honor Him—

God’s child and the pastor’s wife.

She started on her journey

with her dreams still reaching high;

Ready to serve beside her husband,

because she is the pastor’s wife.

She wanted to be a servant—

someone folks could lean on in life;

Learning as she went, day by day—

that’s part of the pastor’s wife.

She’s always been a gracious hostess

whenever folks drop by;

Welcoming others cheerfully—

this hospitable pastor’s wife.

She tried to be a steady mom

and keep the peace in life;

Nurturing her kids with gentle love—

she’s a mom and the pastor’s wife.

She’s told not to show her struggles

or the hard times in her life;

So she keeps smiling through the load,

like a pastor’s loving wife.

She’s lived on a meager salary,

just trying to survive;

While others live in luxury—

that’s common for a pastor’s wife.

There are times she’s been lonely—

we need to realize:

God made her first a woman,

and then the pastor’s wife.

She’s longed for a true friend

in battles she’s had to fight;

But at times folks were cold and left her—

turning from the pastor’s wife.

At times she’s felt so wounded,

needing hugs held tender and tight;

Yes, she gets discouraged too—

so be kind to the pastor’s wife!

She’s been there for all of us,

so, let’s do what’s right:

Take real interest in her too—

the one known as the pastor’s wife.

Notice all the things she does;

help make her burden light;

And let us always be thankful

for our gracious pastor’s wife.

Don’t take her for granted—

make her ministry a delight;

Show true appreciation

for our pastor’s amazing wife!

Dedication: Dedicated to all who married a man who answered the call to preach.

Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10–31; Titus 2:3–5; Galatians 6:9

Contributor: LC Taylor, Sr. (USA)

I have a matching poem for pastors called: "The Pastor's Life

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Proverbs 31:10-31