Shell Removal or The "Shy" Pastor's Wife

First off I have to say that I am most definitely not shy, but in the past I have been. How does a shy ministers wife show her love and encouragement for her congregation? You have to think outside your shell, some shyness may stem from your personality some may be because of past hurts from other christian women,the last the Devil delights in , if he can keep you so scared of rejection or criticism that you never do anything for God his job is pretty much over. How do you overcome this? This is the advice I would give to such a minister's wife.

1. Pray ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and courage to do his work.

2. Go visit in a nursing home -assisted care, no one will be as happy to see you as these people, maybe some won't even remember the next day that you we're there but you will. It makes your members fell good and it makes you feel good.

3. Smile and have a happy countenance all the time, maybe your too frightened to say much but a great smile if the first step.

Write encouraging notes if you are too intimated to engage people in conversation.
Example:

Dear Mrs. Sosnso,

This morning I called out your name in prayer, I asked the Lord to bless you, Mr. Sonso and the little Sonsos. I prayed that no good thing be withheld from you as you are God's child and that the fullness of all his blessings be evident to you especially today.
I want to personally thank you for letting the RevDr and I be your family's ministers and that we consider it a privilege that of all the churches you could attend that you chose ours.

Sincerely,
Mrs.Rev.Dr. Prov. 31:30

That took all of 5 min. have a church directory handy and start with the A's, but here's the kicker, you have to MEAN it you have to actually call out your members name's in prayer!. And as always remember God knew everything about you when he decided to make you a minister's wife and with his help you can reach your full potential.