In the rush to create a good list of what I'm looking for in the lady God has for me, I failed to remember that I myself have to meet her standards. So, here is the man I strive to be when the time comes...
1. A man whose identity and purpose are summed up in Christ and His will for his life.
2. A man who puts God before all else, and understands priorities in life.
3. A man who is completely devoted to his bride and puts her good before his own.
4. A man of rock solid integrity and character, one whose word and bond are never questioned.
5. A man who is not afraid to be real, vulnerable, to show emotion.
6. A man who is never too proud to apologize when he is wrong.
7. A man who has lofty ambitions and actively pursues them, but understands that true satisfaction and joy cannot be found at the office.
8. A man who takes the time and energy to keep his temple in great shape.
9. A man of tremendous intelligence, who can speak with authority on any subject that comes across his path.
10. A man who is confident and secure in himself, able to lead a good woman through the trials of life.
11. A man who possesses true joy and can find the humor in life; a man who brings joy to those around him.
12. A man who loves intensely, passionately and completely, holding nothing back.
13. A man who can train and lead a child down the paths of righteousness; and be a shining example of what a father is supposed to look like.
14. A man who is not afraid to take leadership roles and serve those around him.
15. A man worthy of admiring, respecting and emulating.
16. A man whose bride can look at him and be proud to call him her husband.
Every man has goals, standards set for himself. These are some of mine. They go beyond what I want to be for my future wife and children. They are the calling of God Almighty on my life. Every day is a new opportunity to get a little closer to seeing them realized.
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