Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Build One Another Up: Ryan Hawley


I know that much of what I have to say in blogs is introspective on what is wrong with society and how far I am from where I hope to be in my Christian walk, but I thought it might be nice to have a weekly post where I encourage a person in my life and let everyone know specifically how they are a blessing to myself and others. I Thessalonians 5:11 Tells us,


"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you
are doing."


Of course, I must begin with a man who is the dearest person in my heart--my husband. Ryan was a blessing from the very moment we met. In my human plans, I had always thought I'd get married no later than 25 years old and have kids around 28. God had different plans. Every serious relationship I had in my 20's didn't work out, and I didn't see God's
plan. I was discouraged and stressed.
I understood why He wanted me to wait when I met Ryan Hawley. I was 26--almost 27--when we met at church. Ryan was a confident, funny and sweet-natured guy. What first impressed me was that, on our first group date at the Spectrum, he was so good-natured and friendly when talking to shop sales people He seemed to always get a smile out of everyone. Perhaps it is part of the midwestern charm he picked up from living in Ohio. People enjoyed talking to him because he was not pretentious and was always joyful.

Ryan also wanted to please God more than anything and was forthcoming on his areas of spiritual weakness. More than anyone before, Ryan also was truthful with me in a LOVING way, but he always stressed my strengths and minimized my shortcomings. It melts my heart when he tells me I'm perfect for him. I know we are "perfect" for each other, because God planned our marriage and brought us together.

We were married when I was 28, on December 28, 2002. Since then, I have seen Ryan grow in his spiritual walk as he continually seeks the Lord. He has always remained the thoughtful, giving person that everyone loves. I joke about his energy and his love for laughs, but those are important reasons why he is special to me. He is a terrific daddy to Carter, and he makes it easy to submit to and respect him. He is a role model to me in my spiritual disciplines and always meets weekly with me for an hour or more to talk about what we are learning in my quiet times, recite memorized scripture, pray together about answered prayer and requests.

Galatians 5:22 tells us,
"the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
Ryan has a knack for all these areas, but claims particular strengths in love, joy, patience, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. Looking at this list, my weaknesses are joy, patience and self-control. God knew I needed a husband strong in these areas to encourage me to be obedient. As you can probably tell, I love my husband exceedingly, and I don't think a blog could ever express what a wonderful man he is to me. Thank you, Ryan, for all you do for our family and for loving God so much. Carter and I think you are wonderful!

21 comments:

Heather said...

What a beautiful way to show your love and adoration for your husband. I am currently re reading The Power of a Praying Wife and this go round I am trying to internalize the things that I know need work. I think I have allowed LIFE to submerge me and have forgotten what really matters. What is funny is that when you yield to GOD, he will truly make good on HIS word... you have just inspired me!

Ryan Hawley said...

Thanks, babe. I don't know if I am all those things you built me up to be, but I really appreciate hearing that from you. God works in marvelous ways, and bringing us together was one of those ways. You are also perfect for me. You are loving, generous, have a servants heart, and are an amazing woman of God. I love you too!

Mike Padilla said...

We totally agree! Mom and I prayed for a godly man to come into your life and our prayers were answered. Not only is Ryan all that you mention, he is a wonderful son-in=law (he also is eager to help out his father-in-law with all too frequent computer problems)! We love you, Ryan and Carter very much.

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