“For this cause shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
Ephesians 5: 31-32
I Thee Wed
How many of us have stood
in flowing dresses of white
brimming with love and happiness
every detail planned just right
in front of a church or some special place
surrounded by those we love
pledging our lives, giving our hearts
an exciting adventure, a brand new start
for better, for worse
for richer, for poorer
in sickness and in health
we say the words before we know them
hope to withstand any cards we are dealt
To love and to cherish
is not always easy
things don’t go as we plan
a thousand tiny moments
of being loved
grow roots deep
with foundations that will stand
When life’s trials bring us shadows,
questioning, hardship, and doubt
we will stand on the promises
we will keep believing in our story
“If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
1 Corinthians 13: 2-7
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Mark 10:9
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed a wedding photo to this post I Thee Wed. Happiness looks good on you! Marriage is easier on some days than it is on others, but it is always worth it. What is the best marriage advice? There is a lot out there, but this comes to mind first: Love each other, respect each other, and keep choosing each other every day. For some heartwarming advice on the secret to long lasting marriage, check out the links below:
4 couples married more than 50 years spill secret to long-lasting love
Marriage Secrets From Couples Who Have Been Together 25 Years or More
