PRAY FOR YOUR PASTORS - THEY ARE ALSO HUMAN

Having served as a pastor for quite some time of course i began serving at a tender age of 3 years, the past few months after mu ordination into the pastoral office came with alot of joy amidst fear altogether. The reality is the day i stepped into the office is the day i waged warfare at a whole new level. I have for many times thought how those who went ahead of me managed to carry peoples burdens and still afford to smile when they have their own thorns in the flesh.
child of God listen to this story my friend shared with me and make a decision at the end of it all:

A pastor stood up to teach in Sunday service..the first thing he asked the church to do was to ask someone "How was your week?"
Everyone went around asking,sharing&patting each others back some even hugged themselves!!
I smiled as I saw it all.Guess what,No one come to the pastor to ask simple question "How was your week?"Yet he was tired. &it had been a really hard week for Him..
Pastors&Medical doctors may have something in common people believe they are fine as long as they are breathing!
You are quick to ask your pastor "Are you praying for me?"But have you ever told him "I am praying for you"
You know how to accuse the pastor of not visiting you but have you ever stopped by to check on Him and his Family?
You tell the pastor to pray for you because you are going for vacation but have you ever wondered when last he had a vacation?
Your pastor smiles at you telling you "it is well with you"When at times it is his prophesy over his life..
I have seen pastors quit because of depression(TRUE)
You can put a smile on your pastor!!!Buy gifts for your pastor and his family too. not that he cannot afford all these things but I have simply told you what your pastor can never say to you..
The call upon the man of God is not an easy task, it is an uphill work, denial,sacrifice, prayers, commitment and above all that every Sunday they have to have new sermons. That means a week of preparations, less sleep and more prayers and fasting.

70% of pastors battle depression,
80% of pastors feel discouraged,
94% of pastors families feel the pressure of ministry,
78% of pastors have no close friends
97% of pastors have been betrayed,falsely accused or hurt by their trusted friends etc.
Never think that Pastors are super human beings, they also go through things that it's difficult to find someone to talk to BUT they are always there to hear your problems.

PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE WIDELY AND TAKE THIS WEEK AND PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR IN YOUR LOCAL CHURCH AND HIS/HER FAMILY. BECAUSE THEY SACRIFICE A LOT FOR YOU.
Amen