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In 2 Corinthians 11 Paul makes a statement that says a great deal about a pastor’s heart. He was not the pastor of a church, but he felt the responsibility for many churches that were under his care. As he talked about the persecutions and the torments he had faced, he added this thought, “And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.” (2 Cor. 11:28 ESV) The heart of a pastor is burdened by the things that burden the people under his care. When others hurt, he hurts. His desire is to come alongside and carry the burdens of others. Not because he is compelled to, but because he is empathetic to the needs of others.