Posted on 06/08/2013 2:43:02 PM PDT by NYer
Since we’re in the middle of wedding season, now seems a good time to post this picture, which apparently caused a sensation when it first appeared online a few months ago. This blog post, by the bride, explains the story behind it: she and her groom holding hands in prayer moments before their wedding, trying not to catch a glimpse of each other before the ceremony:
Right around the corner sat my soon to be husband, I so was nervous he might see me yet secretly hoping to catch a glimpse of him. In my excited state I was the first to speak,
“Hi sweetie! We’re getting married today!”
“I know baby and I want to pray with you before we do.”
There we sat around the corner hand in hand, and together we bowed our heads. People were rushing about; the wedding coordinator directing people here and there, the photographers snapping photos and the bridal party enjoying each others company. Yet in that moment, in the quietness of our hearts and minds, my husband and I were alone in the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
My husband prayed that God would bless our marriage, that through thick or thin together we would never lose hope in one another. That instead of focusing on each others imperfections we would always rely on Christ’s perfection. That we would wake up every day and chose to love one another not through our own strength but by the power of Christ’s perfect love.
With our hands clenched tightly to one another together we said “Amen”, both with shaky voice and just like that I was whisked away to blot the tears off my face and put on my veil.
Read it all. Share it with anyone you know who is about to get married, thinking of getting married, or even marking a wedding anniversary.
A couple weeks ago, my wife and I celebrated our 27th anniversary. We went to a steakhouse for dinner and the young waitress congratulated us. ”What’s your secret?,” she asked as she handed us our menus. ”Patience,” I replied, smiling. My wife quickly added, “And prayer.”
Yep. That about sums it up. The recipe for a successful marriage: patience and prayer. (And not necessarily in that order.)
Being close to 70 yrs old, I can’t fathom why people do not get the concept that marriage isn’t what you get from the relationship, but what you give to it.
God bless you. What a wonderful example of dedication to your husband.
Thank you for your prayers. Please say a special prayer for my daughter-in-law. Pray that she finds Him, and values the man who loves her, not the “stuff” he provides.
TL, thank you for your thoughtful post.
I am going to pray constantly for them both. They are both good parents, and it breaks my heart that after so many years, they seem to be so far apart.
It is a new shock to me, just learning about it 10 days ago. My son was afraid to tell me, because of the recent loss of his dad, my husband.
Reminds me of the old Morton’s salt label, but I pray this young couple has 75 years ahead of them, working through the droughts and torrential downpours, joking over hardships, saving up the good times to carry them across the hard times.
I pray and ask in Jesus’ name, that this couple be blessed by God, with faith in Him, then courage, patience, good will, tolerance, and forgiveness for each other’s faults.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who recognized those details!
Who gets married in January or February? I did in January and you in February. It, merely, shows we CAN ‘weather’ anything and will!
Good interpretation!
Suggest this book to your son. We've found it very insightful. (The Eldredges are popular Christian authors, and their books are in most libraries.)
My husband and I had almost the opposite issue to your daughter-in-law's: he wants to buy things, and I want him to make an effort at things, such as taking care of his pets instead of taking advantage of the knowledge that I'll do it rather than let them suffer. Buying stuff is easy. Paying attention and participating in my life is (it appears) a lot harder.
I was honestly surprised that he didn't agree to a "services contract" cohabitation, but actually wanted to have a relationship with me. It has to be the Holy Spirit at work!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.