A Pastor’s Wife is Essential

A Pastor’s Wife is Essential

by Becky Dietz

Our world has shifted with CoronaVirus.  What we once took for granted, we now see as a privilege.  Those things we glibly threw in our shopping carts before are now nowhere to be found.  

At first, it was almost like a vacation.  People were posting funny memes, hysterical photos of their kids being homeschooled, and maybe moaning a little over the inconveniences.  But I’ve felt a subtle shift this week.  It’s no longer fun being cooped up.  There’s less joviality.  And CoronaVirus is touching more people.  

That’s where you come in.  Mothers are needing a voice of calm, encouragement, and spiritual input.  YOU are going to be able to reach and minister to the women around you better than your husband.  Most of you have been there with small children and know the challenges.   Remember that time your three children got chicken pox one after the other??  Some of you have homeschooled—or are teachers—and can offer advice.  Many of you are nurses, P.A.’s or doctors and can be a calm voice of help.  But mostly...you know Jesus and can teach others how to follow him, hear his voice, and receive his comfort.   

You are not a shadow of your husband, the pastor.  God created you with unique gifts and a unique calling!!  Use those gifts—NOW!  You obviously know how to use the internet—call younger women or Skype them or FaceTime them and encourage them.  Share a Bible verse with them.  If you’re artistic, send it in calligraphy form.  Our young moms need us more than ever.  Take advantage of this catastrophic moment in history and do your part.  YOU, my friend, are essential.  And God may have you right where you are “for such a time as this!”