God is communicating His heart to Erika
and I a lot this year. One of the main things we have heard
repeatedly is the power and authority God has given us. Since I
became a Christian I have know that God purposed me for great things.
I also knew that He would have to give me a strong wife to put up
with me and do what I am called to do. Honestly, I do not know what
I will be doing in my future, I have desires and hopes. But the
reality of the situation is I don’t know what I will be doing. There
are a few things I am certain of:
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God loves me
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He gave me a great wife
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He has an intense call
on my life -
He has an extreme call
on our marriage
God is speaking frequently about the
spiritual authority we have in our marriage. When I hear this a
extreme excitement begins to churn within me! I love how God works
multi-dimensionally. God knows the desires of my heart! He knew
since I was a small boy I loved hot, skinny, blonds. God also knew
that I wanted a woman who was smart, like pushes me to be smart cause
she is so smart. He also knew I wanted a woman that was funny and as
long as Erika is not trying she is a riot! Above all God knew that
my heart was to serve Him all of my days. He knows me! He knows my
strengths and weaknesses more than I do. In His infinite grace He
reveals things to me so that I can improve myself for His glory.
Sadly, I overlook so many of my shortcomings. I become full of pride
and boast in myself. Fortunately, God knows my every thought and
need. He knows I need Erika in my life to encourage me to be the man
God has called me to be. He knows I needed a strong woman that can
see me as I am, and help me become who I need to be! He knows I want
to be pushed to greatness! Therefore, He gave me Erika. I have
heard it said, “behind every great man is a greater woman.” I
can not confirm the validity of this statement, but I can attest to
its validity in my own life. Erika is my best friend and my life
partner! She is a gift from God and He requires me to steward her
wisely. She loves me just as I am, yet she refuses to let me settle!
She rouses me to greatness! She hears the ringing of the call and
she answers with me! The call is exciting, but nothing can be built
without a foundation. God has made it very clear what my foundation
is:
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Love the Lord with all my heart,
mind, soul, strength -
Love Erika and serve her as Jesus
serves me -
Love everyone more than I love
myself(You
can not love others till you love yourself) -
Remain humble
I believe if I establish these four
pillars in my life everything else will take care of itself. God
tends to make things pretty easy, yet incredibly complicated at the
same time. He did promise His yoke would be easy and His burden
light. I truly do not know what we will do in our lives for the
Lord, however; I am confident I have the partner God intended me to
have!
for you every day! We have had so many great days, some hard days,
and some in between. No matter where we are or what we are doing, I
am thankful for you! In heaven you will have crowns for the way you
handle me. You are a honorable woman and I am lucky to have you!
