Why I'm Thankful for a Godly Wife

On Her Birthday, I Say, “Thank You!”

Today is my wife’s birthday, so in honor of her, I want to share a few things that I really love about her. As we near our 19th wedding anniversary, I can’t believe how much more I love her today than I ever thought possible. This is a short list—I know there is much, much more.

She’s godly—I love being married to a lady who loves the Lord and allows her love for the Lord to flow into every other relationship and responsibility.

She’s shared the vision—she understands what the Lord’s will is for our lives and she gives her whole heart completely and in faith, to allow the Lord to accomplish His vision for our lives and home.

She’s simply a wonderful wife—I believe love in a marriage is strongest when you realize your spouse loves you in spite of who you are. This is how Sandra loves me. Though I’ve often disappointed her, she looks beyond those failures and loves me faithfully—which has compelled me more than anything else to grow and ask God to make me the husband she deserves.

She’s a gifted mother—Sandra’s heart truly beats for the Lord, her husband, and her children. She has so tirelessly given herself to them for nearly 16 years. Her sacrifice defies description.

She’s a faithful co-laborer—whether it’s hosting groups in our home, counseling another woman or girl, helping plan an activity, teaching a class, taking a group on door-to-door visitation, or just embracing life in the “fish-bowl” of ministry—she’s embraced my call as her own. It’s awesome to serve the Lord with her.

She’s a talented home-maker—it’s an awesome experience to come home every evening to such a delightful environment. Her heart is in her home and for her family in an amazing way. Home truly is a special place.

She’s my best friend—I love being with her. Whether it’s sitting at a Sub Way eating a sub together, or playing tennis, just being with her makes the time special. She’s made this husband one very blessed, very happy, and very well-cared for man.

So with that—I simply say, “Happy Birthday, Best Friend!” You truly are the BEST!

“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” —Proverbs 18:22