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By Rhonda Hensley
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I wanted to share my thoughts with you. It is not always easy for someone in my position to be totally open and transparent with people. I am often misjudged.
I desire for you to know my heart.
My skirt is too short or too long. If I wear the same clothes to church on Sundays, I should buy something new. If I buy something new, my husband must be getting paid too much because I could afford a new skirt.
I desire to look nice.
I do too little in the church or not enough. You asked me how I felt about being involved in the church but when I attempt to contribute, I am trying to take over. However, if I allow others to do the work, you say I should do more.
I desire to serve.
If I am too friendly, you ask, “who does she think she is?” If I am not friendly enough, you say, “She is stuck up.” I must be careful not to show partiality nor interfere with longtime friendships. I cannot invite but must wait on the invitation that never comes.
I desire relationships.
My husband must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week except to his family. I am not supposed to have needs.
I desire companionship.
My children are supposed to be perfect. You rebuke them because they are not setting an example for other children in the church. Yet, you are their Sunday school teacher and they never see you back at church for Sunday or Wednesday night events.
I desire support.
I experience loneliness, sadness, depression, disappointment and frustration just like you do. Somehow, I am supposed to keep going.
I desire encouragement.
I am here because God has called me to be a helpmate to your Spiritual leader. It is because we love you and desire to see you birthed into the Kingdom of God and grow into spiritual maturity that my husband I lead and teach you from the Word of God. He has placed you in our care for a period of time.
I desire to be accepted.
From My Heart,
Your Pastor’s Wife
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From being friends with several people who are indeed pastor's wives, I know for sure you nailed this.
Great job!
I like the little thoughts in between.
Well written..from the heart.
((hugs))
I'm going to share this with our pastors' wives.