Today, my dear husband turns 30. I've been saying it over and over again, partly because I can't believe it. He is 30, which means in a little over a year I will be 30. He is out of his twenties and has moved into a new decade. But really, it's just a number. He feels the same way he did yesterday. So on this day, his 30th birthday, I want to honor him with 30 reasons I love him with all of my heart. Every year I love him more and more. I love seeing God grow him as a pastor, husband, friend, son, and Christian. He is a blessing to me in more ways than I can even count. So here are just some of the ways I am thankful for him today, but know that these don't even scratch the surface. I am one blessed woman!
Daniel, here are a few of the many ways I'm thankful to God for you.
- You are committed to studying God’s word and rightly handling his truth.
- You love people and want to see them grow in their knowledge of Christ.
- You love God’s word and believe that it is true and powerful.
- You are sensitive to the needs of others and are quick to show compassion.
- You take your responsibility as a pastor seriously, and you show that seriousness by your faithfulness in preparing to preach God’s word and your devotion to prayer.
- You are hospitable.
- You love me and are my best friend.
- You model Christ’s love for the Church by faithfully providing for us and protecting me with joy.
- You are the hardest worker I know.
- You are honest.
- You are quick to ask questions and get to know people.
- You are a good listener.
- You are smart.
- You manage our finances in a way that protects us.
- You are willing to do things you don’t enjoy in order to serve God’s people and your family.
- You are quick to forgive.
- You are not afraid to admit that you are wrong.
- You are creative when it comes to giving gifts, and like to give people things that really mean something to them.
- You are funny.
- You care about lost people.
- You love the nations and are willing to give of yourself in order to see them trust in Christ.
- You love children.
- You are loyal.
- You are my greatest supporter and encourager.
- You are servant-hearted.
- You are gentle and not quick to be angry.
- You are affectionate.
- You enjoy being active.
- You still like to date me.
- After Christ, you are my greatest joy. There is no one else I would rather be with, cry with, love, and walk through this crazy life with.
Happy birthday, my love. I’m so thankful to God for you.