Strength for the Shepherd

Strength for the Shepherd
31 Devotions to Guard the Heart of a Pastor

Pastors carry more than sermons.

They carry the spiritual weight of a congregation, the quiet grief of those they shepherd, the pressure to lead faithfully, and the unseen burden of caring for others while often neglecting their own soul.

Over time, that weight can quietly turn into exhaustion.

Strength for the Shepherd is a 31-day devotional written specifically for pastors who need renewal, encouragement, and a reminder that they are not meant to carry ministry alone.

With biblical wisdom, compassionate insight, and honest reflection, Marion Rhines addresses the challenges many pastors face but rarely voice:

• burnout and emotional fatigue
• pressure to perform rather than simply shepherd
• the tension between ministry and family
• the loneliness that leadership can bring
• the need for rest, renewal, and spiritual strength

Each day offers a short devotional, prayer, and reflection questions designed to help pastors pause, realign with their calling, and return to the source of lasting strength-the Chief Shepherd.

This devotional helps pastors:

• remember the sacred calling to shepherd God's people
• guard their heart in the work of ministry
• establish rhythms of rest and spiritual renewal
• release burdens that belong to God alone
• lead faithfully without losing their soul

Whether used personally, shared during a retreat, or given as a gift of encouragement, Strength for the Shepherd is a reminder that pastors need care, too. Because even shepherds need strength.