I have been with Annie for more than half of my life on planet earth. I think earth is a better place because of Annie. I know I am a better person because of Annie. Is this an exaggeration? Hardly. Even though God is the one who makes everything and everyone better, including the earth and me, God has blessed me with a woman who literally makes every place where she goes better.
As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the good news. Romans 10:15 CEB
Imagine walking through a slum or a red light district in a huge city. Usually one's feet will only touch concrete, dirt, grime and cockroaches. But I think whenever Annie walks in these places in Bangkok a seed is planted or a flower grows.
I'm serious about this! Even though I speak metaphorically her influence is of Kingdom proportion. Wherever she goes she is advancing the Kingdom in Jesus name and things happen! I have no problem praising Annie in this way because there is biblical precedent in the Songs of Solomon. Many people like to quickly assume that this book is a metaphor about the church and Jesus Christ. It may be. But when it was written it was a love song between a man and a woman. And they both praised each other.
You have captured my heart,
my sister, my bride!
You have captured my heart
with one glance from your eyes,
with one strand of your necklace. Song of Solomon 4:9 CEB
It has been a privilege to walk with you, Annie, for 26 years.
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