the title is what scares me
Chad has started his new job at Whipple Creek. He is busy and loving it. I am loving it for him. He is doing what he loves…he is talking church and ministry. He is in a pastor role. he is considered a “pastor” but working on the licensing thing….you know, the legal mambo jambo. ;)
wait…did you just read that? my husband is a pastor! I am married to a pastor…and that makes me….
you guessed it…
A PASTORS WIFE.
I knew this was coming. I liked the idea of it. but then BAM…it hit me.
i have this picture and concept in my head of what a pastor’s wife should be like…and i am unsure i fit it. I know that if i am genuine and me it will all be good…but honestly it is the dang title that scares me.
I dont care too much for boxes and trying to fit in them and actually i heard this quote somewhere,
people who dont like boxes are those that dont fit in them…
and it is so true. I dont feel like i fit into the “pastor’s wife” box…or really want to. well, the stereotypical pastor’s wife box. There are freaking sweet pastor’s wives that are around… case in point Tam Hodge, Lori Wilhite, Brandi Wilson….and i can be like those pastor’s wives….just not the duggars like…not that she is a pastor’s wife. anyways, i digress.
all of that to say that the title and not the responsibility that freaks me out. and i know it is just a title or a label or a box…but still it scares me. ha!
Have you ever had a title, label or box that scared you? do share.
missionary. yikes! no pressure there…. haha.
ya, that would be kinda freaky.
I've been a pastor's kid and pastor's wife most of my life. You should try it when he's the only pastor in a small church with like 20 members. Now THAT is a microscope.
I think the perspective of pastor's wives has changed a lot, especially in bigger, younger churches. I think you have the right heart for it girl, don't worry. God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called!
thanks for your wise words….and you're right. he will and has equipped me.
I find most titles give an automatic impression of what people expect you do, and it usually bears no relation to the reality. Like me being General Manager of my company conjures up things in people's minds as to what that means.
Meanwhile, you'll continue being awesome at being you, no matter what title you have to carry around as well :)
i love that when i read your comments or really anything you write it is in your voice now…haha! we're real friends!!
haha – I'm exactly the same when reading anything you write too. See you soon :) !!
You make the title. that title doesnt make you :)
Youre gonna rock being a Pastor's wife!
thanks big brother. love you