"What is desirable in a man is his kindness." Proverbs 19:22

5 Reasons to Marry A God-Centered Man 💗

1. Kindness and patience is always demonstrated. The very first time Micah and I went out to eat, my food didn't arrive at the same time as his so he waited until it arrived to start eating. And every door, the car, the restaurant, each were opened for me. Or the time I refused to go into a gas station at 6am and Micah was in PJs and went in for me (after 5 min of begging and pleading and being called dramatic).

2. He is slow to anger. It doesn't mean that he doesn't get upset or have emotions, he just doesn't take them out on you or allow it to affect your marriage. That doesn't mean to push your limits but it means when things get tough, he'll remain balanced, keeps a level head, and focuses on what's truly important. Holding onto anger only causes long term problems.

3. He is honorable. In my situation, he puts Reagan first, as do I. Reagan isn't his, but he doesn't treat her any less. He honors me as a mom, and honors my wishes on my parenting style and decisions. He's chosen ways to honor me and my hard work by having a bath ready for me and dinner ready or my breakfast or lunch ready before going to work (when the Navy didn't have him).

4. He encourages. Every craft I've made has been encouraged by Micah. I had next to no crafty skills until I had belief in me from him. Once you have belief in you from someone other than yourself, your entire world changes and you feel unstoppable. It's like the wheels instantly started turning in my mind and it became second nature to me. In turn, I've encouraged him in his career with the Navy. His career wasn't supposed to start until March but he had an opportunity in January and took it because he wanted what was best for us — again, he kept us/our future in mind. Encouragement should be daily.

5. Love is a covenant. When Micah and I chose one another, we knew we'd be going wherever the Navy takes us. He had to come to the realization that I'd sacrifice and endure whatever was needed to for his career, without argument and with all the understanding that I have. I had to come to the realization that he'd also sacrifice for me but we'd complete each other. Marry a man who wants to go where you go, learn to love what you love.

Bonus reason (but very important): a man who prays for you. Micah had me in tears one day because he told me all the times he's prayed for me up until that day, all the things he asks for, all that he's thankful for. It's a new feeling of gratitude and love when you have someone who has prayed for you ❤️

I'm not claiming to be some perfect Christian or have a perfect marriage, because neither of those are true. I have tattoos, so does Micah. We cuss a little. We sin. We came into our marriage with "drama" and "dirty laundry" but nonetheless, we set that aside and sorted through it all to be here. If you would've told me 2-3 years ago that I'd marry a God-centered man who prays for me, who seeks to understand, who wants to grow as a couple and read together and connect, I would've scrunched up my face, rolled my eyes, and laughed. It's only up from that. That's what makes a marriage: two imperfect people wanting to work together for the rest of their lives.