October is Pastor Appreciation Month

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, sad really, it's kind of like waiting for Valentine's Day to say I love you. Please let us remember not to wait until next October!

"Pastors, when we are all called together in God's Great Kingdom you will understand just how much you meant to us because you showed us the Lamb", Peter Dugas.

All too often the Pastors are the "Unsung Heroes" in the enemy's direct line of fire. They are the Earthly Shepherds helping to keep the church, Christ Body, in ...motion. They bear the daily heartaches and sorrows of the church family, managing the finances, budgets, staffing, carrying the burdens of leadership, and continually deal with overwhelming odds of... coming through for their flock... 24/7. Year in. Year out. Talk about being tireless, stretched, dedicated, and committed. By the Grace of God Thank YOU!

Sometimes we never truly see our pastors as just another human being with their own personal needs as well. They step out with Accountability, Credibility, Integrity, depending on prayer to Jesus our Lord. They seek His guidance from His Holy Spirit, completely alone sometimes, walking in the darkness with the Lord rather then in the light of this world. They put on the Whole Armour of God... (Ephesians 6:10-1) Every single day!

Ever wonder if maybe, instead of chipping at our Pastors' armour, the flock should be helping to polish it? I know I should.

"For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us..." (Romans 12:3-7) KJV

As I have read the letter "R" in the word Pastor "R= Remember, the most effective pastors are not the great preachers, outstanding administrators or learned scholars. They are ministers who love people and wish to relate eternal truths in a compassionate way."

Seeing how this is "Pastor Appreciation Month", I felt the least I could do is say PRAISE GOD!!!!! for each and every Pastor that You have sent my way, I pray many a blessing God, send your way.
Thank you Pastors, THANK YOU!

Pastors, when we are all called together in God's Great Kingdom you will understand just how much you meant to us because you showed us the Lamb. My Pastors I have been blessed with knowing you over the years. You have ALL been great mentors, preachers, teachers, counsellors, and leaders, and a shining light for God's Word. I am honoured to call you a Pastor and a "Friend". It's clear you do your service for the Glory of God and not the thank you's, BUT, Again... THANK YOU!!! Praise God!! Amen!!

P.S.- One last thought for today... If the Pastors (Shepherds) feeds the flock, I pray the flock feeds the Shepherds as well.