God's Valentine to me...

Almost 19 years ago, I said "I do" to a man. His name, Michael, means "like God". And yes, after, 19 years, I still say, "you have got be kidding!" Just kidding(-;

Mike, when we decided to discard the word "divorce" from our vocabulary before we got married, we knew that we would have to stick it out, work it out, no matter what. And we have had more than our fair share of "no matter whats" which would have destroyed many a relationship in this day and age of easy fixes. So, I thank God for you, a man who sticks to his word, a man who loves His Father, a man who passionately intercedes on behalf of others, a man who loves his sons. You have undergone more hardship than many other men, and your perseverance reveals the depth and strength of the relationship you have with your heavenly Father. You are a man who has stuck by my side, wanting to see God's purpose fulfilled in my life. You rejoice with me when He gives me a glimpse of His glory. You encourage me to pursue my Father. Mike, I thank God for you today and I want to bless you and any who may read this post today on Valentine's Day:

"I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God." Eph.3:17b-19

Mike, I can honestly say that I know a little of how deep God's love is for me, because He gave you to me. Thank you. I love you.

I invite you all to listen to the hymn "How deep the Father's love for us" and rejoice.

Listen to the words at this link and be blessed: (turn on your speakers!) http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/kenskorner/deeplove.html

See the words on http://sitahenderson.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-deep-fathers-love-for-us.html