Happy Birthday Cheryl!

He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22 NIV

I am sure to many today is a Happy New Year Day, but to me, it’s Happy Birthday to my wife Cheryl day!

God was directing my path when Cheryl and I met. I was asking God to provide me with the right person for me in life and ministry. Although we dated almost 2 years, from the day I met Cheryl, I knew it was God’s will that we be together. God never skimps on His gifts and when God chose a wife for me, He knew exactly what He was doing.

Cheryl is very intelligent. She gets embarrassed, but I love to tell people that she was Valedictorian of her high school class. We worked together in our own business prior to ministry and I quickly learned she could usually figure things out so much quicker than I could. I was convinced at times that she purposefully waited to give the answer to keep from bruising my ego.

Cheryl is an incredible pastor’s wife. As a pastor of a large church, I know the degree of success I have had in my ministry would not be possible if it were not for how Cheryl completes me. She is diligent in her ministry to people within the church and helps me in my weaknesses. I have watched her mentor young ladies and develop lasting friendships with them, setting the example of Christ for them, encouraging them to grow in their faith. In addition, she is one of the key ingredients to a successful Sunday morning.  As an Introvert, I depend on Cheryl to take the lead in mingling. If you visit our church, you will likely meet Cheryl, and of course, you will love her.

Cheryl is the consummate wife and mother. She loves to love, and all she wants in return is love. She never tires of spending time with her family. She would honestly rather be with me than any of her friends, even though I am not always the most sensitive person. She doesn’t complain about the monumental task of caring for the three often messy, inconsiderate men in her life. She serves her family from her heart. She is very protective of the boys and me. Don’t mess with me if you don’t want to mess with Cheryl. Just saying…

And, I must admit, we probably do take all this for granted.

Thank you Cheryl for being a God-honoring wife! Today I honor you! Happy Birthday!

Feel free to add a kind word of your own to honor Cheryl on her special day.