Several years ago, I flew to Wisconsin to attend the wedding of my youngest daughter, my “baby,” my Bethany Ann. The wedding was beautiful, the bride and groom glowed with love for each other, and God was present all around.
In this day of co-habitation, there seems to be a belief that “a piece of paper” won’t make the relationship more significant. God begs to differ, as do I.
This union of two people in love, committing themselves to each other in marriage is a union blessed by God, the way the Lord intended.
As I watched Bethany walk up the aisle to meet her fiancée, I saw her as a little curly-headed blonde toddler, an apprehensive 5-year-old struggling up the school bus steps for the first time. I cried for days past, and with joy for her new life ahead of her.I praised the Lord as I watched my lovely grown-up daughter tearfully say her wedding vows, gracefully walk to the altar with her almost-husband to light the unity candle, making them one but still preserving their individuality. When they, as man and wife, turned to face the congregation, their faces aglow, their hands entwined, the Lord’s presence shone down on them and He was pleased.
I whispered, “Thank you, dear Lord. Be always present in this union; bring them happiness as they put You first in their marriage. Bless them both as they go forth into this new and challenging relationship. Keep my daughter and her new husband always in Your care, in Your love, under Your protection.”
I was so blessed to be a part of this holy ceremony. And I was a proud as a mama hen could be!
“Therefore, what God has joined together, let man not separate.” Matthew 19:6
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Well said.
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