Sunday, September 23, 2012

30 things I love about my husband

Today, my husband, Michael, celebrates his 30th birthday!  In honor of the 30 years the Lord has given him, I have created a list of 30 things I love about him.

1.  His devotion and diligent study of the Word.
2.  His continual and daily pursuit of the Lord.
3.  His servant heart.
4.  The selfless love he daily shows our family.
5.  His patience towards me.
6.  The faithful prayers he lifts up for so many.
7.  His commitment to spread and share the Gospel every opportunity he gets.
8.  His faithful preaching and exposition of the Word each week.
9.  The way he plays and cares for our son.
10.  The priority he puts on family.
11.  His love for other people.
12.  How he serves and helps me around the house.
13.  The way he gently points out my sin.
14.  How he encourages me to love Christ with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.
15.  The way he always makes sure my needs are met before his own.
16.  The way he strives for holiness in all he says and does.
17.  The way he challenges me in reaching out and ministering to others.
18.  His love for NBA basketball-something we enjoy doing together:)
19.  His desire to strengthen and refine his preaching by asking how he can improve.
20.  His perseverance when things aren't always easy.
21.  His commitment to truth.
22.  His laid back and easy going personality.
23.  His ability to calm me down and get me to see things in perspective.
24.  The comfort, compassion, and love he shows me when things are hard.  
25.  Listening to him read Bible stories to our little boy.
26.  His desire to see people grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God.
27.  His wise use of the time the Lord gives him.
28.  His faithfulness to the task the Lord has entrusted to him of being a husband, father, and pastor.
29.  The order and routine he keeps in his life.
30.  His love for the Lord and desire to glorify him in all avenues of his life.  

Happy 30th Birthday to the love of my life, Michael!  


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