Marry a Man like Daddy

Dear Daughter,

I know you are only a few weeks old, so maybe this is a bit premature. But I know how fast the years go. Before you know it, you'll be holding a child of your own. And if it's a girl, I think you'll tell her the same thing I want to tell you.

Girlie, I want so many good things for you. Most of all, I want you to love Jesus with all your little heart.

But second, if it's God's plan for you to get married, I want you to marry an amazing man. Marry a man like your daddy.

Marry a man who loves Jesus with everything he is. A man who points you to Him, even before you are dating. A man who inspires you to walk closer with God every day.

Marry a man who doesn't use you, but instead pursues you.

Marry a man who stands by his convictions, even when the world calls him crazy.

Marry a man who puts your needs above his own. Who is willing to admit when he is wrong.

Marry a man who is willing to be a strong leader of your home.

Marry a man who loves you, not just when you have your makeup and clothes just right, but also when you wake up with terrible hair and bad breath.

Marry a man who will still call you beautiful, even after your body has been stretched and marked with pregnancy.

Marry a man who will stand by your side through the thick and the thin. On the good days when you can have fun and laugh together. And on the days when your hormones are driving you insane and you're crying all day for no reason.

Marry a man whose mind is focused on eternity and who lives this life as though he is made for another.


Girlie, I know these things sound like perfection. You may be tempted to settle for less. But please don't. Please know that men like this still exist. Your daddy is one of those men. And I want to assure you that there are other daddies out there like yours who are training their boys to be men of God.

On today, his birthday, I want you to know what an amazing daddy you have.

If you do get married some day, Little One, I pray that you will marry a man like him. You won't regret it for a minute.

Love,
Your Mommy