I laughed to myself. I'm the chief sinner when it comes to preconceived ideas about Pastors. It's likely why I was pretty sure I'd never EVER be a pastor's wife.
Ideas like:
- All Pastor's ever think about is spiritual stuff.
- They know the correct answer or action for every situation.
- They don't understand what it's like to be a normal, average person.
Obviously I was quite the idiot.
But the whole thought process led me to think about my preconceived ideas about ministry, or in the very least the things I didn't fully understand back then.
The biggest eye-opener for me the past few months has been the aspect of spiritual warfare that goes on within church...not just the 4 walls, but within the people that make up that church. I expect a spiritual battle when dealing with those who do not worship the same God I do, what I did not expect was the battle that plays out among those professing a personal faith in Christ.
I picked up one of my favorite books of all times called This Present Darkness. Because I need a reminder of the battle that's raging. That what I see with my eyes is not all that is going on. And that the power of prayer is crucial in protecting my husband, my family, and others around me from some that seek to destroy them.
Have you read the book?
Any preconceived ideas about Pastors and ministry?
Any one else in a battle?
I'd love to hear your answers!