Growing up a PK (Preacher's Kid) was wild for me.

I liked the attention and privileges that came with it.

But I hated the high expectations from church members and mostly not subtle shaming (especially at school).

People won't let you grow at your pace...

Every step was measured in light of your Dad's leadership position.

At a point, I hated being a PK so much.

Any small mistake... "Ah, Omo Pastor"

"Bruh. Make I breathe na

I hated when people introduced me as "My Pastor's child". My whole identity was just wrapped around it

Lol. In primary school my Dad's church calendar was hanging on the wall of our class with Popcy and mumcy smiling at me. I suffered ehn. Any small thing "See your Dad is watching you".

Even in a reunion recently they still referenced it.

With the emergence of fraudulent Pastors. All the jokes were directed at me in class.

"Your school fees is payed with offering money"

"Your Dad is stealing the tithe to buy you Lunch" etc.

E still dey pain sef sometimes cuz I knew how things were at home.

Man! It can be crazy for Pastor's kids.

You're expecting righteous behaviour solely on the basis of who their parents are. When they might not even be saved yet sef.

Pastor's child has to get saved and grow in the faith like others too you know....

There's no special oil for righteous works on the head Pastor's kids.

It's one of the reasons, amongst many other things, a lot of us rebel and turn Marlians.

Some pretend and act holy, while others just rebel.

So of course, I tried to rebel in my own way but e no work out.

My Parents' prayers prevailed.

And my Parents really did a good job raising me. They tried their best to protect me from the pressure and let us grow in the lord at our own pace.

Grateful for them.

I hope this behaviour from church folk doesn't continue.

I hope we are graceful with Pastors' kids these days.

I pray new generation Pastors pay more attention to the unique struggles might be facing as a result of their calling to lead a church.

In retrospect sha, I'm grateful for it all.

I'm grateful to have been born in a heritage of Faith!

Grateful for a the compulsory night vigils, early morning prayers and long Bible study assignments.

I see the fruits now.

What a privilege.

*Fun fact:*

I took my first steps as a baby on a crusade ground.

My Dad was preaching at an open air crusade as I took my first steps.

Haha. Probably where I'll take my last steps too.

When Jesus found me and I received him as lord. It was easy.

All the resources I needed were around me.

All I needed was to walk into my Dad's library.

Resources oporrrrrr.

Bibles of all sizes, shapes, languages and translations, concordance and manny books.

All in all.

Let's take it easy with the expectations on Pastors' kids. Be graceful.

Pray for them as you pray for their parents. Minister Christ to them if need be.

I'm grateful for a legacy of faith.

Shout out to all PKs!