In the Presence of God…

I reminisce, recall a day many years ago.  It is our wedding day.  After months of preparation the occasion has arrived.  Precious (soon-to-be) husband and I spend the morning tying up last minute loose ends.  The afternoon is spent apart – each preparing ourselves for that sacred breathe of time.

“"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the presence of God and man, to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony."

In the presence of God I take my father’s arm and joyfully walk down the aisle while my Precious follows our pastor onto the platform.  I feel the eyes of God and man upon us.

In the presence of God my heart rejoices because this one has been given for me and I am given for him.  How do I know?  Simply because I asked God and He told me so.  

All witness as two are united – become one flesh in the presence of God.  Later only God gives witness to the consummation of their becoming one flesh.  God gives His blessing…a lifelong verse…

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”   Ecclesiastes 4:12

God is the center cord that binds us together.  His affirmation continues to resound…

“I now pronounce you husband and wife.  What God has joined together let no man put asunder.” 

Twenty-six years, more moves that I care to count, six children, new opportunities, one son-in-love, many joys and disappointments later, God’s cord still holds strong.

In the presence of God this Precious husband is more cherished with every passing day.  His faithful love and daily service for our family serve as an example of one who loves his wife as he loves his own body.  (Ephesians 5:25-33)

I have found that because we are in the presence of God the cord still holds strong.

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Quiet words from Ann: Consider sharing in community: As we approach June and the month of anniversaries --- and the month of Father's Day --- let's consider for the next four weeks: The Spiritual Practice of Holy Matrimony. Over the next four weeks, let's share any aspect of marriage/love you feel led to explore...

 

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