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Home/Opinion/I Am a Grateful Pastor

I Am a Grateful Pastor

I have so much for which to be grateful, so many church members who bless me week after week.

Written by Thom S. Rainer | Wednesday, July 29, 2015

I am a grateful pastor. I admit I get discouraged at times. And I admit that I can get frustrated and weary as well. But I have so much for which to be grateful. There are so many church members who bring me joy and encouragement.

I am a grateful pastor.

I am grateful for the church member with a great attitude, the one who encourages me, who prays for me, and has a ready smile for me.

I am a grateful pastor.

I am grateful for that church member in worship services almost every week. He has his Bible open and his heart open to hear God’s Word proclaimed.

I am a grateful pastor.

I am grateful for the lady who is in a Bible study group every week. She loves to study the Word of God in fellowship with others.

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