Worthy of Honor

I have very few "heroes".

There are many people whose achievements I respect tremendously, but I also realize that there are faults & flaws in even the most noble among us. To be honest, I trust myself least of all... God has allowed me to "peek" a little into the window of my soul & the evil I have seen inside frightens me to no end! You know that Scripture that says "take heed lest you fall"? Well, it certainly applies to me, even though it wasn't written about me.

One of the people I have a lot of respect for once said, "I want the people who know me the best to respect me the most." Unfortunately, it seems so often that the more we learn about people, the less there is to respect about them... Thanks a lot, Hollywood!

But let me tell you about someone whom I have gotten to know better & better as the years have gone by, and for whom I have more & more respect all the time. Sure, there are faults & flaws, but the overarching issue of her character--Godly character--is truly amazing to me!

I am speaking, of course, about my wife, Jennifer.

I have had plenty of opportunities to see the "chinks" in her armour over the years, but I have to tell you: they've been more like "niks" than "chinks". I have never seen her compromise her integrity, even in some of the toughest predicaments... Ones that--without a doubt--would've taken me for a ride, but she has always handled in perfect stride!

She has always been a woman of her word, and trustworthy like no one else I have ever met.

She has a devotion to her family that I am greatful for: I am far-too easily tempted to sacrifice family on the altar of career-achievement.

She has a determination (aka subbornness when I don't agree with her... wink, wink) that cannot be appeased by anything but success (as defined by her, of course). When she gets her mind set on something, she makes a bulldog look wishy-washy.

As a pastor, confidentiality is of the utmost importance. I have never heard her speak out of turn or say something that made me cringe. I have never had to say to her, "You should not have shared that" or been embarrassed by something she said. I'll admit, though: she certainly has a way with words... She says things (& gets away with it) that I think, but could never get away with!

I could go on & on about her... She is the most-amazing person I have ever known! I love her more & more--I respect her more & more--the more I know her.

She's my hero, & she is truly worthy of honor! Happy Mother's Day, Sweetie!