happy birthday Julie

It is a very special day. My sweet wife and my friend and the most precious gift to our children, Julie celebrates her birthday today. We have done this together almost 30 times, and each one is just as special and important.

I am truly blessed to have this lady in my life. Julie is more than my partner. She really has turned in to so much more as we have gone through the valleys and enjoyed the mountain tops. We have been through some very difficult times, and together we have been in some great and excellent times.

Plus, there is much more to come. I am excited about the future and excited to enjoy the future with my sweet Julie.

Let me declare a few things on this day.

Proverbs 18:22 NLT

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.

Julie is a treasure. This is true for me and our children.

Proverbs 31:28-30 NLT

Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: 29 “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

Rise and bless her, and that is what I will do today. No, it is not just words. This comes from my heart. Look past her beautiful face to her heart, and you will find so much more than you might expect. She does fear the Lord and desires to see His best for our family. Julie is one incredible woman.

1 Peter 3:7 NLT

In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Some of things I am to do for Julie, and not just on her birthday… Honor her! Treat her well. Pray for her. See and hold her as a gift from God.

Ephesians 5:25 NLT

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her

Love is an action word. It is not something you just use in conversations. Love is to be lived out, acted out, pursued and cherished. If you take this verse literally, the highest love was when Jesus gave all for us. I am to do the same for my wife.

So, happy birthday to my precious gift from God. My wife celebrates her birthday today, and I will celebrate Julie.

If you see Julie today, wish her a very happy birthday!

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