In approximately 3 weeks, 50 years of marriage will be celebrated! How can it be that the time has gone by so quickly? We were just 17 and 18. Two teenagers in love! I have often wondered why our marriage has lasted this long. God must of been pleased ( after He stopped smiling :), to be gracious to us and reveal His mercy to us at just the right time. There is no other explanation to the question. Before I knew Him as my Savior, I remember the pastor that married us quoting scripture, saying the blessing over us. "What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder." I did not know the love of God or His power to work in my life. I believed the scripture and if anyone objected to our marriage I intended to use Him as my defense! After all, I had eloped, was underage for legal marriage and wasn't as smart as I thought I was but was pretty sure that God approved of marriage. Now, 50 years down the road of life, with 4 children, and 7 grandchildren I can most assuredly testify of the Lord's blessing on our union. He is just that kind of Heavenly Father! Forgiving, loving, full of mercy and truth, they are only a few of His attributes we've experienced. Our great God made the world, the universe and everything in it to glorify Him. Marriage was His idea as He brought the woman to the man, to multiply and fill the earth. As He has explained in the scripture marriage is a picture of our relationship to Christ. He is the bridegroom and the church is the bride. She is holy and pure because of His sacrifice. I hope our marriage brings Him glory as we celebrate His goodness to us and praise Him. I'm so happy to be the wife of my beloved husband and also part of the bride of Christ.
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