Today I went to a wedding! My former roomate from college married her best friend. It's kind of funny because a mutual friend of ours predicted that they would get married. Sadly, I don't know much about the groom other than he's been dating my friend for a couple of years now. I got to meet him tonight and see a side of him that I didn't expect. He was real funny, but had a kind spirit to him. Perfect for my friend because she can be funny and has one of the biggest hearts I know. Go figure they were made for eachother. I think the world is going to be impacted by them because they both have the same drive within to show kindness to people.
I was just reminded of how beautiful marriage can be especially when they were exchanging their vows to one another...and when they were taking communion together...and when they put the unity sand into a glass shaped heart to represent their union as husband and wife. My friend had the biggest smile on her face today. The one that I remember when we would share times of laughter together. Today was just one big celebration of a beautiful relationship designed by God to represent the church as His bride. Not only are they cleaving to one another now, but they are cleaving even tighter to God because believe me, in marriage, especially as newly weds, you need all of the cleaving to God as possible. I hear the first few years are the hardest. But I know my friend will be alright because she cleaves to God, doesn't give up during hard times, and is genuinely kind from the core. She puts others first. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Thats what she does and I know she picked a good man because I know she deserves that and she knows what she deserves too.
I not only went to a wedding today, I spent my day happy there because of the joyous occasion I will be a part of in June. One of my friends that went to East Asia with me is getting married and asked me to be one of her bridesmaids! I feel so honored to know she see's me as a sister and a close friend. I know if the Lord wills for me to get married I will ask her to be in my wedding. That was my plan all along. The relationship we have is long distance but whenever we see eachother its great to catch up and its easy to reconnect. Now, I only met her fiance once, but He seems like a cool guy. I know her pretty well so I know she makes good decisions and the decision to marry this man is the right one. From what she tells me of him He is a God fearing man and seeks to put God first and serve her. Now she, is a great listener and support. She is a great example of true friendship. You know why I say that? She's been there for me through my joyous moments and those moments where I couldn't even function. She has never been quick to judge, but quick to understand and show compassion. She's finishing up studying biblical counseling and I know she will be great at it! I feel at times like I can't be a good enough friend because of my struggles. It's hard to be there for everyone when you can hardly be there for yourself, but I've really realized that she doesn't view me that way. She views me through the eyes of love and she doesn't doubt my love for her in those moments when I feel I can't offer anything. Thats why being in her wedding makes me really happy cuz it is a way I can show her I care, am happy for her, and there for her. Weddings aren't only a celebration between the groom and the bride, but the whole family and the whole group of friends as well. It is a community effort and joy.
To my friends,
Many more years of overcoming obstacles, triumphing over circumstances, passing the tests, and sharing in joy. I love all of you, am happy I could be there today, and look forward to being there in June! :)
-To Hear Him Sing
I was just reminded of how beautiful marriage can be especially when they were exchanging their vows to one another...and when they were taking communion together...and when they put the unity sand into a glass shaped heart to represent their union as husband and wife. My friend had the biggest smile on her face today. The one that I remember when we would share times of laughter together. Today was just one big celebration of a beautiful relationship designed by God to represent the church as His bride. Not only are they cleaving to one another now, but they are cleaving even tighter to God because believe me, in marriage, especially as newly weds, you need all of the cleaving to God as possible. I hear the first few years are the hardest. But I know my friend will be alright because she cleaves to God, doesn't give up during hard times, and is genuinely kind from the core. She puts others first. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Thats what she does and I know she picked a good man because I know she deserves that and she knows what she deserves too.
I not only went to a wedding today, I spent my day happy there because of the joyous occasion I will be a part of in June. One of my friends that went to East Asia with me is getting married and asked me to be one of her bridesmaids! I feel so honored to know she see's me as a sister and a close friend. I know if the Lord wills for me to get married I will ask her to be in my wedding. That was my plan all along. The relationship we have is long distance but whenever we see eachother its great to catch up and its easy to reconnect. Now, I only met her fiance once, but He seems like a cool guy. I know her pretty well so I know she makes good decisions and the decision to marry this man is the right one. From what she tells me of him He is a God fearing man and seeks to put God first and serve her. Now she, is a great listener and support. She is a great example of true friendship. You know why I say that? She's been there for me through my joyous moments and those moments where I couldn't even function. She has never been quick to judge, but quick to understand and show compassion. She's finishing up studying biblical counseling and I know she will be great at it! I feel at times like I can't be a good enough friend because of my struggles. It's hard to be there for everyone when you can hardly be there for yourself, but I've really realized that she doesn't view me that way. She views me through the eyes of love and she doesn't doubt my love for her in those moments when I feel I can't offer anything. Thats why being in her wedding makes me really happy cuz it is a way I can show her I care, am happy for her, and there for her. Weddings aren't only a celebration between the groom and the bride, but the whole family and the whole group of friends as well. It is a community effort and joy.
To my friends,
Many more years of overcoming obstacles, triumphing over circumstances, passing the tests, and sharing in joy. I love all of you, am happy I could be there today, and look forward to being there in June! :)
-To Hear Him Sing
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