A precious member of my church in Puyo wrote this. It is so beautiful and very true, and it moved my heart so deeply!! 
“The tears of a Pastor or Missionary for the suffering of the people are tears that few know. Most Pastors or Missionaries cry a lot, secretly and silently, shedding silent tears while continuing to encourage others tirelessly. They cry like Jesus, for the ingratitude of the people who harm the ministry (Matthew 12: 1-12), they cry for those people who are within their church and who constantly hurt them and the church (Joshua 7). Pastors cry with joy when they see the result of God’s work in people’s lives through his Word (Nehemiah 8: 1-10). Pastors cry over ruthless criticism, church divisions, power struggles, lack of commitment, and disloyalty.
So think about the work of your Missionary or Pastor, it is not easy; better is to bend your knees and pray for them, do not point them out because they cannot visit you continuously in your home since perhaps they are praying for you until they sleep only 2 to 3 hours a night, and you don’t even realize it. Instead, be grateful by honoring them. Love them and take care of them.”
*The original in Spanish:
“Las lágrimas de un Pastor o Misionero por el sufrimiento de la gente son lágrimas que pocos conocen. La mayoría de los Pastores o Misioneros lloran mucho, a escondidas y en silencio, derraman lágrimas silenciosas mientras continúan animando a otros incansablemente. Lloran como Jesús, por la ingratitud de la gente que hace daño al ministerio (Mateo 12:1-12), lloran por esa gente que está dentro de su iglesia y que la hiere constantemente (Josué 7). Los pastores lloran de alegría cuando ven el resultado de la obra de Dios en la vida de las personas a través de su Palabra (Nehemías 8:1-10). Los pastores lloran por las críticas despiadadas, las divisiones de la iglesia, las luchas de poder, la falta de compromiso, la deslealtad.
Así que piensa el trabajo de tu Misionera o Pastor, no es fácil; mejor dobla tus rodillas y ora por ellos. No los señales porque no pueden visitarte continuamente en tu casa ya que quizás ellos están orando por ti hasta dormir solo 2 a 3 horas y tú ni cuenta te has dado. Se agradecido honrándolos; ámalos y cuídalos.”
