What a generous gift God gives to us in marriage. Not only do we better understand a covenant relationship of unity or oneness between the Son of God and the Father, but the endless opportunities to serve someone with joy. As Pastor Bubba proclaimed at the alter of our wedding day, this isn't just about loving one another with glee or the end of single-hood, but rather marriage is the beginning of war against Satan. Its a challenging & humbling war against pride, revenge, and selfishness in efforts to endure, fighting the good fight as two individual sinners continue to sin against one another. The challenge isn't who can stay silent the longest or admit to their faults first, but instead the battle is breaking the prideful walls down, admitting that I have sinned and stepping forward in a new direction towards change.
The rewards of overcoming the daily war is remarkable! You see the redemptive Jesus in action, better understand your shortcoming flaws that make you imperfect, a new perspective of your spouse, and in the end we get the privilege to worship Christ for getting you through it.
Marriage is far more than compromises, new shiny rings or awesome registry gifts - its a gift from our Father which we get to unwrap each day.
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