Happy birthday, dear Ben!
You are one of God's greatest gifts in my life. At small group, we took a few minutes to share some evidences of grace. Not to monopolize the time, I saved mine, and here are just a few that come to mind.
Sacrificial serving: every morning you get the boys up so I can have my time in the Word and prayer. You love to do the small things that will bless and encourage others, like making the coffee for a meeting.
Reaching out: you have a gift for noticing people on the fringe and connecting with them.You have a warm and generous attentiveness for others.
Joyful zeal: you don’t get stuck in the status quo. You love change and receive twists of the road with faith and joy.
Loving the Word: one of your favorite things is studying the Word and then exploring it with junior highers. You take it up as a sword in the fight for faith. May He send it deeper still into your heart and life.
Missional thinking: you have an eye toward tackling the hard thing where it will be strategic for the gospel. You are ready to press in, even when it is at cost to self.
Creative thinking: the boys love your stories and games. You have a tremendous capacity for enjoying different things and help to pull me up somewhat in the fun factor.
I love you and am so thankful to be on this path with you. May the year ahead hold best-yet mercies!
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