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(Michael’s annual
takeover of Erin’s Blog!)
In painting the picture
of a virtuous and remarkable wife, Proverbs 31:30 states, “Charm is deceitful
and beauty is a vapor; (but) a woman who fears Yahweh (the LORD)—she should be praised!”
Such a woman is my wife,
Erin. When I first laid eyes on her, I was attracted by her modesty, for gently
she displayed her beauty without drawing undue attention to herself. As I
watched more of her, I saw that she understood external beauty to be a vapor—as
she devoted more time to pursuing inner beauty than outer beauty. And yet what
beauty she has of both!
On Erin’s birthday, I
give thanks to God that the Spirit of God within her has continued to shape her
into a woman who fears the Lord. I am the most blessed man to be loved by such
a woman. And my children are privileged to be mothered by such a God-fearing mommy. And so today I obey Proverbs 31:30 and give praise to her and praise for
her.
I am joined by the chorus
of her many friends who too have seen what I have seen. Here is just a snippet
of what her friends have written about her over the past month:
I give thanks to God for Erin because…
- “One word that stands out to me when I think of you is encourager…” *(encouragement mentioned over 30 times!)
- “I know of few others who let His love shine through them like you…”
- “of your efforts to gather people together for fun and fellowship…”
- “the focus of your ministry is always others-centered…”
- “God has gifted you with open communication…”
- “of your compassion and concern for me…”
- “of your purposeful friendship…”
- “of the grace that was given you in Christ Jesus…
- “of the evidences of grace I see in your life…”
- “In the midst of many difficulties you have clung to Jesus as your great reward.”
- “You are careful to prioritize your family even above things that might give you more short term personal satisfaction…”
- “Your friendship is a gift to me…”
- “You value the things of God…”
- “You are an energetic, enthusiastic, engaging person…”
- “You have an infectious faith that makes the love of God palpable to all…”
- “You are honest and humble…”
- “Your nature is so gentle and positive…”
- “You show the joy and peace of Jesus…”
- “You have the gift of hospitality…”
- “You have such a loving heart for God and others…”
- “You bring smiles to my face…”
- “You have welcomed me into your life…”
- “You model mission-mindedness towards neighbors…”
- “You aren’t wrapped up in makeup, fashion, or television culture, which encourages so many other women to just be who God made you to be…”
- “You remain faithful to your calling as a wife and mother…”
- “You exhibit the fruit of the Spirit…”
- “You are just the wife Michael needs…”
- “You encourage and spur me on to righteousness without making me feel foolish…”
Happy Birthday Erin!
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