Yesterday was my dear husband, Attila's, birthday. I love celebrating his birthday because its a time to thank God for the immense blessing he is in my life. This year I wanted it to be a super special birthday because its the last one before children enter the picture. I wanted us to spend quality time together. God knew this desire of my heart, too, because school was cancelled and his car was stuck in the road, so we got to spend the whole day in rest and thanksgiving! I'd like to lift up my beloved and tell you why I love him so!
Attila is a man after God's heart and His will. Marriage is a blessing because we get to know eachother's minds and hearts intimately. After knowing him this long and walking with him to Our Lord, I can say that the desire of his heart is to please God. We both fall in our commitments to God regularly, but he always gets back up, however painful that may be, and perseveres. He gently brings me back up with him or he humbly allows me to help him, too. He is always asking the Lord to help him be more disciplined so that he may be a better servant of His. And he has grown in this! I've known Attila for about 9 years, since late junior high and early high school. I've seen firsthand how he has grown in virtue and it makes me so proud. I must give God glory for his refining fire.
Attila gave his life to the Lord around the time I met him, and for this I am FOREVER grateful. He is the man, husband, father, son, and friend he is today because of his "yes" so early on. He was given the grace to make good decisions and lead a pure, committed life as a teen and young adult. The Lord knew my heart so well and what I needed, and he fashioned this in Attila. He prepared a home and family for me in Attila's heart. How many men at the age of 16 are on the right path in order to be a noble husband and father? Because of my husband's surrender to God, he is now so willing to give himself for me and those in his life whom he is called to serve. He is a protector and a provider. He is faithful and committed. He loves me unconditionally. He treats me with gentleness and mercy. He is strong. He is sacrificial; giving up certain things in his life so that he may follow God better and serve our family better.
I am so excited to fall in love with him even deeper as I see him assume the role of father. There are things about him waiting to come forward and give glory to God. Next year, I will be able to reflect on those! I do know that our family is safe from so many things because of the man Attila is. I am so hopeful to watch our children grow up under the safety and protection of his leadership and example. I am confident that he will continue to lead us to Christ and His eternal peace! Thank you, God, for Attila Joseph!
