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04ctd · 07-24-2017, 11:34 PM

Encouraging the Pastor
By Dr. Charles Stanley

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,
4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.
5 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.

6 For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:1-6)

Do you attend church? If so, God has placed a person in your life whose job it is to train you in righteousness and speak the truth, even when you donÔÇÖt want to hear it. You are blessed to have a pastor who loves you and cares about your spiritual well-being. He needs to know you care about him too.
Many churchgoers neglect to encourage the pastor, but being aware of his needs is an important part of belonging to the body of Christ. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul models the way weÔÇÖre to encourage those who minister.

1. Tell your pastor you appreciate him. ThereÔÇÖs nothing more uplifting to a personÔÇÖs heart than to know someone else cares. Words are certainly valuable, but actions can speak even more loudly. So intentionally seek ways to demonstrate your love for your minister.

2. Express confidence in the pastor. Let him know you recognize the sincerity of his faith and appreciate his commitment to speak scriptural truths into your life.

3. Affirm the call of God on his life. Work with your pastor; respond to him in a way that shows you understand heÔÇÖs been called to minister and therefore has GodÔÇÖs hand upon him. And when you experience the Lord working through him, let him know.

Above all, pray for your pastor. DonÔÇÖt assume that others in the church are praying or that a spiritual leader doesnÔÇÖt need intercession. The opposite is true. The devil would like to thwart effective ministering, but you can help to defend your shepherd as he tends the flock

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04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	Devotion: Encouraging the Pastor Encouraging the Pastor By Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5 For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:1-6) Do you attend church? If so, God has placed a person in your life whose job it is to train you in righteousness and speak the truth, even when you donÔÇÖt want to hear it. You are blessed to have a pastor who loves you and cares about your spiritual well-being. He needs to know you care about him too. Many churchgoers neglect to encourage the pastor, but being aware of his needs is an important part of belonging to the body of Christ. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul models the way weÔÇÖre to encourage those who minister. 1. Tell your pastor you appreciate him. ThereÔÇÖs nothing more uplifting to a personÔÇÖs heart than to know someone else cares. Words are certainly valuable, but actions can speak even more loudly. So intentionally seek ways to demonstrate your love for your minister. 2. Express confidence in the pastor. Let him know you recognize the sincerity of his faith and appreciate his commitment to speak scriptural truths into your life. 3. *Affirm the call of God on his life*. Work with your pastor; respond to him in a way that shows you understand heÔÇÖs been called to minister and therefore has GodÔÇÖs hand upon him. And when you experience the Lord working through him, let him know. Above all, pray for your pastor. DonÔÇÖt assume that others in the church are praying or that a spiritual leader doesnÔÇÖt need intercession. The opposite is true. The devil would like to thwart effective ministering, but you can help to defend your shepherd as he tends the flock __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.