More than a wedding

April 13 2012

This is a weekend that our church puts on and requires you to go through when you get married. When Drew and I were getting married they actually had 13 weeks/ 1 hour a week, and we did it twice (maybe we needed it). But we are so honored to get to help with this on Friday nights (quarterly). To speak into the lives of other couples, the experiences we have had during our almost 7 years of marriage and to glean knowledge from others that walked into marriage with the Lord as their 1st priority. I am certain that we can always grow from working on our marriage and if we ever think we have made it/ well that is when we will be in trouble. Marriage helps point us back to God and his perfect love story for us, his pursuit for our hearts and for worship. To His glory. I have so much enjoyed these little reminders that I am sure I could always be a part of other couples strengthening and shaping each other for Christ. Refining the skills:
-communicate well
-resolve conflict
-plan and advocate for one another
-hold each other accountable

We talk about lots of things but the most important thing is that your foundation is set on Christ. That your spouse can never fullfill you, never make you happy, and will always let you down. Why?? because they are human, and what do humans do. SIN.

We talk alot about Covenants and the difference between a covenant marriage and a worldly contract. Using examples from the bible when God made a covenant with Abram, and with Noah, and with us.

We talk about gender differences, unspoken rules, unconcious roles, and unrealistic expectations. Praying for your spouse. Sex. The gift that your spouse is to you.

But the BEST word that I have ever been given about marriage was from the man who married Drew and I, Mr. Shelby. He said, "You two can glorify the Lord better together than you ever could on your own, that is why your together." Meaning: It is not about my happiness, my giddiness, or a fleeting feeling that will float away one day. It is about our holiness (that daily journey toward sanctification), and ultimately about God's Glory.

And that I am learning is what all of life is about.

GOD's Glory.