Okay, so, I’ve been working on something for Pastor Appreciation Day, and I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a journey. I wanted to put together some scriptures that really show how much we appreciate our pastor, you know?
First off, I started digging through the Bible, looking for verses that talk about honoring leaders. It took some time, flipping through pages and all that, but I found some good ones. Like, 1 Timothy 5:17 is a classic. It says, “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.” That one seemed perfect, right? It’s all about giving respect where it’s due.
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Started the search
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So I jotted that down and kept going. I also stumbled upon 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. I don’t remember the whole thing, but it’s something about respecting those who work hard among you. That’s our pastor, for sure. Always working hard, always there for us.
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Found some more
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Then I thought, “What else?” I wanted something that really showed our gratitude. And then I remembered a verse. It went something like “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” That one got me right in the feels. It’s exactly how I feel about our pastor’s work.
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Got down to words
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After I had my verses, I started thinking about how to present them. I didn’t want to just hand over a list of Bible verses. So, I decided to write a little message to go along with it. Something like, “Pastor (Name), thank you for your unwavering faith, your guidance, and your love for our community. We are grateful for you and your family. May God continue to bless you as you lead us forward.”
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Made it personal
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I read it over a few times, making sure it sounded like it was coming from me, from the heart. You know, sincerity and all that. It’s not perfect, but I think it gets the job done. It shows our pastor that we see him, we appreciate him, and we’re thankful for everything he does.
It was a bit of work, but it felt good to do something meaningful for Pastor Appreciation Day. I’m hoping he likes it. I just wanted to share this with you guys, in case any of you are looking for ideas on how to appreciate your own pastors. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just something from the heart.
