We had a long night. Tossing. Turning. He still woke up on time. Early. I of course was sleeping in an extra 15 minutes because, well, I had more time to be lazy. Ok, ok....
To be honest, I was just being lazy.
Cuddled up in the bed surrounded by pillows I heard him tip toeing through the bedroom so that he wouldn't wake me. I watched him be so considerate of me and thought to myself the entire time how sleepy he had to be from the night before with me tossing and turning and our rotten animals keeping us awake most of the night.
He glanced at me.
Quickly, I shut my eyes.
A few moments later I opened them back up to take another peek. This time he was standing at our closet buttoning up his Air Force Blues. I can't stop thinking about it. I watched him put on piece by piece with absolute care. No wrinkles. No lent. Perfect creases. Button by button his precision with getting dressed filled my heart with pride.
There is a scripture in the bible ..
Colossians 3:12-17
As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive each others grievances as the Lord has forgave you. And over all of these virtues but on love which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule your heart, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly ..and whatever you do whether in word or in deed do so in the name of Christ.
Watching Lee put on his uniform this morning blessed me in so many ways. I saw a man who has dedicated 17 years of his life to our country respecting the uniform he wears and wearing it with much pride. I saw a man of God being clothed with so much love not only for me but for his family, friends and an entire nation full of people he doesn't even know and hasn't even met.
Often times Lee tells me that he's not sure what his calling is and he's not sure what he's doing for God's glory and this morning I looked at him and saw this amazing reflection of our God and His love in this beautiful blue uniform. When I got dressed I had to ask myself...
What am I wearing today?
This Independence week I am so thankful for every man and woman who serves this country.
And I am definitely so thankful to God for such an amazing man in my life.
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