I Am Your Pastor

Memo to: My Congregation

From: Your Pastor

When you rise to your highest and best, I am your Pastor.

When you yield to temptation and fall to your lowest, I am your Pastor.

When you live in the Spirit and manifest the attitude of a Christian, I am your Pastor.

When for a time you sink to the level of the flesh, I am your Pastor.

When you walk in the pathway of duty and do God’s will, I am your Pastor.

When you enter the path of disobedience, I am your Pastor.

When joys come to you that swell the notes of praise in your heart, I am your Pastor.

And when sorrow comes as a dark shroud over your life, I am your Pastor.

When you have done your best and deserve the approbation of others, I am your Pastor.

When you have done your best and your good is spoken of as evil, I am your Pastor.

When you have all you need and more of the necessities of life, I am your Pastor.

When you feel the pinch of poverty and your power to earn decreases, I am your Pastor.

When you remain sweet and gracious as a mature Christian ought, I am your Pastor.

When you act childish over some real or imagined wrong, I am your Pastor.

When everything goes right and you have not a care in the world, I am your Pastor.

When nothing seems right and burdens multiply, I am your Pastor.

When you please me by the stand you take and the wonderful spirit you manifest, I am your Pastor.

When you disappoint me and cause me sleepless nights, I am your Pastor.

When you are living life to the fullest, I am your Pastor.

When your health fails and the end of mortal life seems near, I am your Pastor.

When I reveal that I am human and have my own weaknesses and infirmities, and you are charitable and understanding, I count it a privilege to be your Pastor.

 

– Author Unknown