Personal Development | Vision Manifestation
Pastor's Wives Column
A Thankful Heart
by: Lady Emilie Robinson
Helping YOU to
GET Through the
SCHOOL YEAR
By: Tanya Taylor
Youth, teens and college
students, you are back in
school and your self-esteem
is a huge indicator of how you
will do throughout the school
year. You are incredible and
can do whatever you put your
mind to do. Therefore, make
creative and wise choices
so you will not suffer the
consequences later. Don’t just
build a dream, but make it a
reality. Commit your focus
to God; believe in yourself,
challenge
yourself
and
go after it even when the
challenge seems impossible.
Look your fears in the eyes
and say, “You will not win, but
I will overcome everything!”
Positive Affirmations for
Success throughout the Year
(In all these instances, seek
help from God, your parents
and any trusted authoritative
figure.)
If there’s a subject I can’t
understand: I will not give up
because I fail a test or subject.
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I will work hard and not quit.
I understand this can be a
stepping stone when I am
faced with bigger challenges
in life. I can take this lesson
and learn from it.
If I’m being bullied and having
suicidal thoughts: I will not
live my life in fear and will
love myself. There is no
problem greater than God;
therefore, I place my life in
His hands, not my own.
If I’m facing peer pressure: In
all things I will follow Christ.
I am my own individual,
and when people truly care
about me, they aren’t going
to pressure me into doing
something that is wrong or
not right for me. I will be a
leader and not a follower.
Finally, enjoy your youth, yet
learn as much as you can.
Remember there is nothing
you can’t do without the help
of the Lord (Philippians 4:13)
and those He has placed in
your life.
NOVEMBER 2013
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all the excellent wonders
operating in a person’s life, including being thankful for individuals
such as pastors and pastors’ wives. This column is to acknowledge
the challenges a pastor’s wife may face and give her a voice. A pastor
will often receive affection from many whom he serves, expressing a
thankful heart for his work in the ministry, in their lives, and the impact
in the worldwide kingdom of God. I’ve learned there are an extreme
high percentage of pastors’ wives who don’t experience others having
a thankful heart towards them. They are often forgotten despite being
called alongside her husband to serve. Below are some exposure signs
of this heart condition:
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The importance of her role in the body of Christ is not acknowledged
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Ignored and isolated by her parishioners
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Not supported in her Kingdom efforts
The good news is this behavior can be corrected with God’s understanding
by exposing it, and changing the behavior.
In Ephesians 1:15-16, Paul expresses the need to give thanks to others
who have faith in the Lord and who express love toward all the saints.
Another scripture to reflect on is Philippians 4:16-19 which describes the
Philippians being thankful for Paul by sending contributions to meet his
needs. In verse 19, Paul reveals God’s special promise for this continuous
love offering, “…My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches
in glory by Christ Jesus.” If you desire to have all your needs met according
to God’s riches then you must take care of all those who lead you. Let’s
be empowered with these Heart Expressions showing your thanksgiving
towards your pastor’s wife.
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Heart Expressions
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Pray for her by name and her family
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Prepare food for her and the family, especially on days of worship
services
•
Send her and the Pastor on an all-expense paid vacation for a
refreshing and replenishing
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Offer to help her with any duties or chores
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Sow a financial seed directly into her life
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Support her efforts and programs in the ministry spirituall