John Martin
Jun/25/07 01:53 PM Filed in: THIS IS OUR
LIFE
I'm
married to the man of my dreams. It's been almost 8
years since we met at the TMC Chorale retreat in
August of 1999 and 7 1/2 since our first date in
February of 2000. It's been almost 5 years since the
day he proposed in September of 2002 and 4 years
today from when we took our vows, June 25, 2003.
I love my John for so many reasons and I discover more almost everyday. He is kind and gentle yet strong and uncompromising. He is loyal and honest and the truest of friends. He is a man of the Word and of worship. He is an effective worship leader who knows his theology. He is faithful to our church and happy to serve.
He is ferociously talented and genuinely humble. This is one of the things I love best. He can outsing, outplay, outproduce, outlead, outcompose just about anybody but he would always prefer to honor someone else. He never considers a service opportunity to be below him and he submits to what the leadership has asked of him, regardless of style or preference. He has had ample opportunity to brag but I have never heard him take one. When complimented he thanks graciously and is quick to give honor to the Lord and the other musicians involved. When criticized, he does not respond in self-pity or anger, but rather listens, applies any truth and moves on without holding a grudge. I've even seen him giggle when he has been unreasonably attacked.
He is a man of integrity, unwilling to bring dishonor to his Savior or his family. He is a disciplined and hard worker. He is punctual and respectful of other people's time. He is confident in who he is and does not tend to be a people pleaser. He is creative and he is consistent.
He has a hilarious sense of humor and the most contagious laugh. He's able to both laugh at himself and entertain a crowd.
He is a godly husband. He shepherds me gently with understanding and protection. He is loving when he compliments or corrects me. I love that he is not afraid to correct me. He tells me the truth and keeps my feet on the ground, while making me feel treasured. He is ultra romantic and loves to surprise me. He is a good steward of our finances and our home, but he is not cheap or stingy always willing to give to others. On many occasions he has gone without so that he could supply the need of a friend. What I love most is that He points me to Christ. He lives each day as a sacrifice of worship and inspires others to do the same. He is a MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART AND HE CONTINUALLY WINS MINE.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY LOVE!
Today I love you much more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow...
I love my John for so many reasons and I discover more almost everyday. He is kind and gentle yet strong and uncompromising. He is loyal and honest and the truest of friends. He is a man of the Word and of worship. He is an effective worship leader who knows his theology. He is faithful to our church and happy to serve.
He is ferociously talented and genuinely humble. This is one of the things I love best. He can outsing, outplay, outproduce, outlead, outcompose just about anybody but he would always prefer to honor someone else. He never considers a service opportunity to be below him and he submits to what the leadership has asked of him, regardless of style or preference. He has had ample opportunity to brag but I have never heard him take one. When complimented he thanks graciously and is quick to give honor to the Lord and the other musicians involved. When criticized, he does not respond in self-pity or anger, but rather listens, applies any truth and moves on without holding a grudge. I've even seen him giggle when he has been unreasonably attacked.
He is a man of integrity, unwilling to bring dishonor to his Savior or his family. He is a disciplined and hard worker. He is punctual and respectful of other people's time. He is confident in who he is and does not tend to be a people pleaser. He is creative and he is consistent.
He has a hilarious sense of humor and the most contagious laugh. He's able to both laugh at himself and entertain a crowd.
He is a godly husband. He shepherds me gently with understanding and protection. He is loving when he compliments or corrects me. I love that he is not afraid to correct me. He tells me the truth and keeps my feet on the ground, while making me feel treasured. He is ultra romantic and loves to surprise me. He is a good steward of our finances and our home, but he is not cheap or stingy always willing to give to others. On many occasions he has gone without so that he could supply the need of a friend. What I love most is that He points me to Christ. He lives each day as a sacrifice of worship and inspires others to do the same. He is a MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART AND HE CONTINUALLY WINS MINE.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY LOVE!
Today I love you much more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow...
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