

“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. “Preach the word be ready in season and out of season reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” | 2 Timothy 4:2 Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” | Hebrews 13:17 “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. “May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness…” | Ruth 1:8 “May the Lord be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love!” | 2 Samuel 2:6a “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” | 1 Timothy 5:17 “If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.” | Deuteronomy 30:16 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation…” | Isaiah 52:7 And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” | Esther 4:14 “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you…” | Romans 1:8

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” | 2 Timothy 2:15

“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” | Jeremiah 33:3 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” | Matthew 6:33 And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.” | 2 Corinthians 9:13-14 For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. “As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” | Jeremiah 3:15 “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,” | Ephesians 4:11 “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” | Deuteronomy 28:2 Whether this is card with written words of gratitude or tangible item, here is a look at some of the best Bible verses for pastor appreciation to note. In other words, we may be expecting the impossible.The best way to show your pastor or minister thanks for their guidance is with some form of pastor appreciation. But at the same time, weĮxpect our pastor to tell the truth. They are expected to preach powerfully, say good things about our departed loved ones and assure us that they are in heaven. They guide the spiritual development of our self, family, church and community. They do their best to help you deal with death, disease, destruction or the disgusting way you may have been treated in your relationships, even your marriage. He or she might be the first one you go to when you get a jolting medical diagnosis or lose a friend or family member to death. Your pastor is likely to be among the first to learn about the most important events of your life and the greatest distress you have ever known. However, in recent years there is an escalation of the ancient and constant conflict from evil spirits that are at war with the Holy Spirit of our Creator God. Pastors are the key leaders in forming the very conscience of our nation.Ĭhristianity has been the strength that guided construction of our Constitution and the survival of America. As it goes in the pulpit, so it goes in the pew, and as it goes in the pew, so it goes in the nation.
