By Rodetta Cook

Rodetta Cook has been a pastor’s wife for over 40 years. She and her husband, Ron, have actively served the Lord together in ministry during the entire time and are co-founders of Care for Pastors. She understands the expectations, loneliness and how hard it is to find balance in ministry as a pastor’s wife. Rodetta also leads the pastor’s wives initiative at Care for Pastors called The Confidante and ministers to hundreds of wives each week. She strives to share blogs with other pastors’ wives that will help them in their ministry walk.

By Rodetta Cook

Topics: For Pastors' Wives · Loneliness

    No Hopeless Situation

    October 19, 2015
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    I ran across a quote the other day that I hope will stay etched in your mind as you go through life. I know we have all experienced disappointments, situations that have hurt us, people that have let us down and the list could go on and on, but we know that God will never let us down. So whatever may come your way this week, this month or this year, remember this:

    “God’s Word says there’s no hopeless situation, illness, marriage…Our hope is the anchor of our soul…the confident hope of Jesus Christ’s return!” – Donald Baker and Emery Nester

    I would dare say we are all saying “come quickly Lord.” But until He comes, let’s remember there are no hopeless situations. When you feel like you are facing a hopeless situation, please let us come alongside you and help. You can reach us by email or by calling 352-728-8179.

    About the Author

    Rodetta Cook has been a pastor’s wife for over 40 years. She and her husband, Ron, have actively served the Lord together in ministry during the entire time and are co-founders of Care for Pastors. She understands the expectations, loneliness and how hard it is to find balance in ministry as a pastor’s wife. Rodetta also leads the pastor’s wives initiative at Care for Pastors called The Confidante and ministers to hundreds of wives each week. She strives to share blogs with other pastors’ wives that will help them in their ministry walk.
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