Posts Tagged ‘ Blessing ’

Another Prime Anniversary (17)

17 years ago this day, God blessed me with an amazing helper and friend, my wife Caitlin.

She has been with me through years of want and years of plenty.

We have encouraged each other through college degrees, and she made it possible to finally finish my M.Div. after two attempts and two schools.

We have been members (or “members”) of six churches, four of which I have been in leadership roles of some capacity. She has helped me grow in Christ and as a leader, especially as a pastor. This has helped me step into a new pastoral role, and she is an amazing pastor’s wife.

I know she has grown in Christ, for I have seen it, yet I pray she continues to grow deeper in her love and commitment to Christ and in drawing others nearer to Him.

She’s also beautiful and has become quite the amazing cook!

To quote The Beatles, “and I love her.”

Thank You, Lord, for this blessing. May we be a picture of Christ and His Church.

I love you, Caitlin!

Signed,

Daniel

VerseD: Jeremiah 17:7

The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed.

Jeremiah 17:7, CSB

God cares for us and provides for us. Our greatest blessing is eternal life in Jesus and sharing that blessing with others.

VerseD: Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:28, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new in His grace. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by praying for and blessing others in His power and grace.

VerseD: Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19, ESV

God encourages and helps His Church, especially through the gift of the Holy Spirit and His love through each other.

VerseD: Psalm 105:4

Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.

Psalm 105:4, CSB

God has done so much deserving of our praise, but we only know it and find those blessings when we seek Him with all of our being.

VerseD: Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24‭-‬26, ESV

Seek the Lord, and He will bless You with His presence, His grace, and His peace.

VerseD: Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11, ESV

God will allow and even send trials our way to strengthen us, make us more Christ-like, and to be a light to others who suffer through trials.

VerseD: Proverbs 11:25

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25, ESV

We are blessed to bless. God gives to us so that we can give to others.

There is also a joy that comes from giving to others, especially when the gospel is shared and they find the joy of salvation.

VerseD: Isaiah 9:2

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.

Isaiah 9:2, ESV

May you seek God and discover the blessings the light of His grace and forgiveness, the freedom of His love.

VerseD: Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Numbers 6:24‭-‬26, ESV

Seek God, and may you find the blessings of His love and grace.