There is a pain in ministry that many people never see. Some church planters pour out their lives to establish a work for God, sacrificing time, resources, comfort, and years of faithful service. Yet some eventually find themselves starting over with deep emotional, financial, and spiritual wounds. Behind many pulpits are untold stories of loss, rejection, and hardship. I know what it is like to lose not only a place of ministry but also the security of a home and to walk through painful circumstances that leave lasting scars. Experiences like these remind us how desperately the Church needs leadership marked by humility, justice, and the heart of Christ rather than the pursuit of recognition, influence, or personal gain. Many nations appear prosperous and orderly, yet countless innocent people quietly carry burdens that few will ever know. Among them are pastors, missionaries, and church planters who continue serving despite heartbreak. Today, I choose to pray rather than become bitter. May God comfort every suffering pastor, strengthen every wounded family, restore what has been lost, and raise shepherds who lead with compassion, integrity, and sacrificial love. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 🙏 Pray for suffering pastors. Pray for their spouses. Pray for their children. Pray that the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, will bring justice, healing, and restoration.#pray#minister#serve