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There is always beauty in the journey

4 years ago my husband & I lived in a loft apartment with a 5 month old and a 4 year old and started Pastoring...... Somewhere in the static, I blinked and here we are!

Becoming a Pastor's Wife is one of the most rewarding jobs I could have ever ask for. My children have never know another life. It was a priority high on our list to make them part of the process. It can be common for a Pastor's Kid (pk) to eventually resent ministry because they feel it took their place.
I have many wonderful women in my life that I glean from. The most recent lesson I have learned is, to let my children have ownership of the church by letting them be a part of praying for anyone in the church. 
My oldest is naturally sensitive and he picks up on people hurting. We have really nurtured that quality in him and when he asks if someone is ok? I always tell him "We never truly know what a person deals with in their mind but we can always pray for them." Days later, I find him reminding me to continue praying.
Now, my youngest..... we are still teaching him the power of prayer. However, he doesn't like to see someone hurting so, I try to catch him on that nerve.

Parenting a PK can be like mastering a Rubik's Cube with your eyes closed (which for me is impossible)
This is the greatest adventure I've ever been on. I prayed as a girl for this life. I remember longing for a different life for my children than I had and a desire for them to be proud of who they were. 

It's not always a compliment to be told "You will be just like your Dad." I remember being told that and it hurt me so deeply. I didn't want to be addicted to every substance imaginable with no promise of making it back to God. I wanted the life my Mom fought for me to have. 

We can never thank God enough for praying parents. I give my Mom credit for my life every chance I get. Yes, we all make our own decisions but with no support we can easily make the wrong one. I do have a powerful testimony that allows me to connect with people as a Pastor's Wife but it doesn't mean my heart hurts less when I share.

I always tell my boys: "You're going to be just like Daddy." They love it, then they fight over which daughter work they are going to Pastor! Logan says "I will Pastor where Mommy is." 

In the last 4 years, I have been given platforms to open up and share my testimony that I never thought possible. I have watched young people choose a different path all because I reached through my pain to connect with theirs. God has given each of us a purpose and calling but it is ultimately up to us to accept it, step out on faith and follow his plan.

I thank God for calling me to be a Pastor's Wife and Youth Presidents Wife long before I stepped into the position. February 1st was the actual anniversary but you know.... I was busy doing the job :)

This past Sunday (2-7) We baptized 6 people in Jesus Name! What better 
"Happy 4yr. Pastoral Anniversary" could you get?! I am overwhelmed by the blessing of God and what he is doing in Conyers and our Preaching Points. 

My journey has detours, speed bumps and grinding halts just like yours but I wouldn't have it any other way. I have so much happiness and memories that would take up more than 1 blog.
Everyday comes with new challenges that help me grow. I am looking forward to another year serving and following! 
To God be all the glory!

Proud Wife | Mom | Pastor's Wife | GDYD First Lady
Those are the Titles before my name but at the end of the day I am just a humble servant, Denisha

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