God has appointed them as pastors, because they are shepherds after his own heart. He has also seen their hearts, and recognized himself in them. Remind them that it is the Lord that has raised them up to feed the flock with knowledge and understanding.
Pastors likewise might doubt whether they are hearing from the Lord about their life’s work, so this passage is a perfect way to encourage your spiritual leader. Jeremiah 3:15 “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”Įveryone questions their calling on occasion, especially when they are going through rough times. It is up to us then to remind them of how valuable they are to the Kingdom of God and what they have to look forward to one day in heaven as well. Pastors try so hard to love God and obey his commands, rules and statutes that they forget about the rewards the Lord has promised to give them. Oftentimes, that leads them to sacrifice so much that they neglect their own well-being. They combine all the talents that God has given them to build up, encourage, mentor, disciple, and mature other followers of Christ. Shepherds and spiritual leaders are about doing their Father’s business. Deuteronomy 30:16 “If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.” True obedience to God will ensure that future blessings will come upon them and even go ahead of them. I love what it says here, because it explains that God’s goodness will overtake them if they obey his voice. Pastors sacrifice a great deal on behalf of the sheep, and another way to show them appreciation is to remind them of the amazing blessings that God has in store for them. Deuteronomy 28:2 “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” They are priests, and they deserve to be blessed by the Lord and to receive his peace. These verses in Numbers are part of an Aaronic blessing that Moses’ brother, Aaron, spoke over the Israelites, and it is very appropriate for our spiritual leaders as well. Pastors and shepherds work tirelessly on behalf of their flocks, and it is imperative that we speak and pray blessings over them.
#Pastor appreciation month bible verse how to#
The public acknowledgment could inspire others to add their thanks, as well, helping your pastor know just how much he or she is truly appreciated.This is the first verse that came to mind when thinking about how to bless my pastor and show him my appreciation for all that he does for the church. You can also let others know how much you appreciate your pastor by posting a social media message about how much your pastor means to you, tagging them in the post. Make it even more personal by sending a written note or card in the mail. Take time throughout the week to send them an encouraging email about how much you appreciated their sermon on Sunday or their ministry to you and your family. Sometimes Sundays can be difficult days to connect one on one with pastors as they are so busy with other obligations. Pastors spend dozens of hours each week researching, praying and sermon-prepping so if you feel impacted by their Sunday morning message, speak up! A quick, “That sermon really helped me,” or “Thank you so much for taking the time to present that,” to your pastor will mean a lot to them. In this way, you will alleviate stress on pastors who are looked to for solutions when congregants don’t fill their roles. Whether it’s a need for daycare workers or small group leaders, decide to step up this month and give back to the Church.
There is always that one ministry within the church looking for more volunteers. The Bible tells us that those in positions of authority have difficult roles, so they need our prayers especially. But like everyone else, pastors experience struggles, ones that the congregation may not know about or even suspect. Pastors spend a lot of time praying for the Church, for their family and for their weekly messages.
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