The Secret Lives of Pastor's Wives

Title got you didn't it? (heh heh)

Well, to be honest, there are no secrets. Well, there could be, but then that would put us in the category of everyone else, right? So, with Pastor's wives, lives are easy, spiritual, and always worshipful. Riiiight.

Wait, didn't you know that all Pastor's wives can cook the best food, anoint someone with oil while taking communion, pray and do laundry at the same time, and take midnight calls because she's on her knees burning the oil and getting ready to get up with the crack of dawn to make home made sweaters before winter comes? You didn't know that?

You probably didn't know that Pastor's wives always, and I mean always have it together. We never worry or doubt. We never gossip or mess up. We always have dinner ready and our children never talk back.

You're smiling aren't you? You smile because you know that isn't the truth. The truth is, we're just like you. Yes, yes, some are amazing, but they still have gas and bad breath in the morning. Yes, some are amazing mentors and leaders, but they too need to know they are loved and valued and prayed for.

Most of us? We are walking the road of diapers, dishes, disturbances, and danger, just like everyone else. We cry and laugh and sin. We get tired because our husbands are busy just like yours.

We love you, love the church, love Jesus, but we're normal. Let me ask you two questions:

• Are you a Pastor's wife? Then head over to Leading and Loving It. Lori and Brandi are building a place just for you.
• Do you know a Pastor's wife? Give her a hug this weekend and tell her you are praying for her.

Neither? Then Hi, I'm Natalie, I'm a Pastor's wife and I'm just like you.