Top Ten Things Every Pastor’s Wife Loves to Hear

You know as a pastor's wife, there are just some phrases you don't want to hear, while there are others you long to hear. I'm sure we've each got our own little personal list, but some of the phrases may be universal. One clever pastor's wife came up with a David Letterman-like Top Ten List of The Top Ten Things Every Pastor's Wife Loves to Hear. The creator of this list is Michelle Chitwood. Her husband is pastor of FBC Mt. Washington. She led a break-out session at Shepherding the Shepherd. This list really struck a chord with many of us. We laughed and cried as we discussed the phrases and what they mean in our lives. I asked Michelle if I could use her list on this blog and she said yes, so here goes.

10.) On our date night I just need to make a few hospital visits.

9.) I think I should go back to seminary.l

8.) It's funny how God always calls a pastor to a church that pays more.

7.) I noticed your family went to bed early last night.

6.) I  can't believe the pastor's wife would do (or say or think) that.

5.) If it were my child I would want to know.

4.) Are you visiting with us today?

3.) I have been asked to do a funeral/wedding/baptism.

2.) Dear Lord, thank you for our pastor and his family.

1.) Well done my good and faithful servant.

Obviously, some things on the list we really do want to hear and others, not so much. Number 9 was familiar to me. I thought my husband would never get out of seminary and when he did he started talking about going back. He hasn't mentioned it in a while, thank goodness.

So tell me which ones resonate with you? Funny or serious. Or add your own to our list.

 2 Comments posted by: Pam Cassady on February 1st, 2010