This last weekend my Mom and Dad retired from the ministry. They have been in the ministry for almost 30 years. God has used them to do an amazing work in the lives of His people. It hasn't always been easy and when much time has been invested in peoples lives and when they let you down it is hard to understand. Many people have been saved under his ministry, many lives have been turned back to God, marriages have been restored, and the list goes on. I commend them for sticking it out throughout the hard times and for keeping their hearts toward God. I never once heard my Dad complain. He put in many long hours and was away from home more than not serving others, hospital visits and more. I love them deeply and am excited for the new phase of life that him and my mom are now in. I will miss them being my pastor and pastors wife but know they will always be a spiritual leaders. Their reward is in heaven.
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Oh dear, this is making me feel a bit old. It seems like just yesterday that they had a little girl in second grade and we were all squished in the back of a Citation on the ride to school!
Thankful for their ministry,
Laura
It's so hard to give our spiritual leaders due reward- you're right: their true reward is in heaven!
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