The Minister's Wife

Adapted and formatted by Bonnie Reynolds Johnson.

Bonnie Reynolds Johnson lives in Loma Linda, California where she is Associate Director and editor of Academic Publications. In her spare time she enjoys composing/arranging music, writing poetry and essays on spirituality, and working on two books.

Asa minister's wife

I will not devote my time and strength to any pursuit

nor to one helpless mortal*

that would require constant attention,

thus voluntarily tying my hands.

 

Rather, I will

dedicate my time and strength to

engage in gospel-medical-missionary work

outside our home...

be a true helper to my husband

assisting him in his work:

 

educate others .

Help give the message ...

Visit those in need of help ...

Shed light into discouraged souls...

Lift up the bowed down...

pray with them and point them to Christ ...

 

I will

cultivate inclination and fitness for this work ...

Consecrate my powers to God as a Christian worker ...

Improve my intellect .. .

And be humble, consecrated, and dignified

by the grace of Christ.

—E. G. White

 

The Adventist Home, pages 169, 170* 

*counsel to the childless pastor's wife who is considering adopting but whose interests and natural gifts qualify her for ministerial service

Bonnie Reynolds Johnson lives in Loma Linda, California where she is Associate Director and editor of Academic Publications. In her spare time she enjoys composing/arranging music, writing poetry and essays on spirituality, and working on two books.