Delight Yourself In The Lord

Every morning I wake up I am reminded of the prayers God has answered. My husband, best friend, father of our children and builder of our home is the man I prayed for, for years. Every day that I spend loving and serving our family is because God gave me Joel. Together we followed what we believed God was showing us and built our lives together trusting him. I am grateful for the life God has provided. He has given me so much to be thankful for. Day in and day out, Joel and I are in the trenches both physically and spiritually building our home, delighting ourselves in The Lord and glorifying God in everything we do.

We are celebrating 5 years of marriage, November 1. When I look over the last 5 years, so much has happened. But God continues to bless me, teach me and encourage me through Joel. I am so thankful for him. 

I'm thankful for his heart that he committed to The Lord many years ago. I am humbled by his compassion towards others. I am challenged by his generosity. I'm encouraged by his relentless confidence and faith in God. I'm thankful for his love of the Gospel and his conviction to share it with others on a daily basis. I admire his commitment in pursuit of student ministry.  I'm thankful for his tireless days working hard to accomplish his dreams and provide for our family. Im humbled by his spiritual leadership. I'm thankful he treasures our daughters. I'm thankful they have a father who will show them what kind of man they should look for when the time is right. I am thankful we don't always see things the same way. I am encouraged that he can help me see things differently. I am thankful for his support and encouragement of my dreams. I am thankful he has made me a mom and has given me one of the best gifts I've ever received; staying home with our children. I'm thankful for his love, friendship and companionship. I'm humbled and grateful God gave me Joel. 

I've reflected many times back when it all began for me. We were both working in youth group, I had just started and he had been there already for a few years. He was leading a junior high bible study and needed a girl leader fill in for the night. I showed up and saw him enthusiastically sharing and teaching Gods word to them. I was instantly drawn to him. The rest is history. God knows what He is doing. I couldn't have done this adventure of life without Joel. 

Working beside Joel to build our home,  our family, ministry and whatever else God calls us to is all I desire to do. Psalm 37:4 has been an important verse for us, "Delight yourself in The Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." 

Thank you Lord for my husband and marriage. May we continue to glorify you together in everything we do. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen.