by Jeffrey Bush

All of us serve in various place around the country and around the world. You understand the blessings and challenges in service and undoubtedly are grateful for people with good attitudes that help you serve the Lord. You want, even need, good people that help you along the way. Now, I ask you to remember that your pastor needs the same. You can be that breath of fresh air, that encouragement, and cold water to his soul. Allow me to give you a few ideas on how you can show appreciation to your pastor this month:

  1. Verbalize it. Proverbs 16:24 says your word can be sweet and healthy. Your words can lift up, encourage, and make someone’s day. Good words cost you nothing, but could mean the world to someone else. You can verbalize your appreciation to your pastor today through a text, an email, or a handwritten card. 
  2. Show it. Jump on Amazon and send your pastor and his wife a small gift. It’s not about the amount you spend, but the fact you took time and effort to show your love. Show your appreciation today! 
  3. Share it. Take a few extra minutes to tell your children how grateful you are for your pastor, and pray with them for your pastor. Then take a picture of your family and send it to your pastor, letting him know that you are praying for him. Share your appreciation on social media, with your friends, and most importantly, share it in prayer to the Lord. Your pastor needs and wants your prayers. The devil constantly stalks your pastor, so intervene for him in prayer today! 

Hebrews 13:17 says your pastor watches for your soul, but it goes on saying your pastor can do it joyfully or with grief. The power to make your pastor enjoy his job lies within each member. You have the power to submit, encourage, love, support, pray for, and help your pastor. You can hold his hands up as Aaron and Hur did to Moses. You can use your words and actions to show appreciation to your pastor. May we appreciate the pastor God has placed in our life!