Attended a beautiful wedding of one my good friend from SOT mission trip, Cathay.
It was initially suppose to be a beach wedding but due to the weather, the location changed to the lobby of the hotel, still, it was really elegantly decorated with flower petals on the floor, lots of flowers, bubbles and of course the charming couple.
I don't know about you but to me , marriage is a beautiful and meaningful occasion. A celebration of a meaningful courtship that has blossomed to a point where a couple is ready to make that bold step of commitment and decide to spend the rest of their lives together, through the hardships and good times.
The journey is never going to be easy, but if a couple can pull through it and constantly remember their first love, it is possible.
Mei Fung commented to me that recently, shes seen many old couples still holding hands while walking. To me, that's really a sign of true love. Having known each other inside out, flaws and strengths, and be willing to sacrifice and work out differences is a mark of a true mature relationship. It's never about what the other person can do for me or the desire to receive the perks of being in a relationship (such as celebrating valentines day, holding hands, being treated to dinner and meaningful days being celebrated )
These perks are not going to make you satisfied in the long run. Ultimately, the reason why you enter a relationship should be about wanting to give your life to that person. Looks may play a part initially but beauty can't last forever and that is when true love goes beyond just physical appearance to something more deeper. A spirit to spirit connection, when truly, the two have become one and there is a great sense of satisfaction and happiness just from the person being next to you, knowing that you've gone through much and have many beautiful memories as a couple. You start to appreciate her for choosing you and indeed, she has become a part of your life and has made you a complete person.
This is my intepretation of Mark 10:7-8 that "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one."
1 body. Completeness. When you need to walk, your legs naturally spring into action. When you need to listen, your ears are there. In the same way, each of you are now of one body and function to be there for each others needs almost naturally! to comfort, to hold , to appreciate , and to share this life working together on the awesome future ahead ! In the Christian context, fulfilling the will of God together as a couple where there is added strength and unity as the bible says "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20
In a marriage perspective. 2 could mean a couple, and 3, the couple with their child! Praying together, serving God, and making history! Don't underestimate the power that comes when a family constantly prays together, it's double the anointing and presence of God!
As For Me And My House We Will Serve the Lord
Joshua 24:15
Joshua created history when he served God together with his household!
Lastly, don't ever take your spouse for granted. Always remember the sacrifice she's made.
“The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.”
Women deserve to be loved. No matter how difficult it was for you to court that women, you must remember that the moment she accepts you, it's because she trusts you and can see that you are someone who can provide her with happiness! Never break that trust after marriage or take it for granted. It took alot for that girl to give you her fragile heart. She deserves to be romanced, she deserves to be complimented, she deserves the little acts of service.
Always work hard to give her the best. Although the vow says "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health" it doesn't mean that you can thus not work hard, have dreams, or take care of your health knowing your wife will always love you. No, rather, it means you can hold strong and be comforted that no matter the difficulty you may be facing, your spouse is always willing to stick by her trust in you no matter what and that should give you the impetus to work hard and get out of the negative circumstances in order to give her the best life possible, to thank and appreciate her for the sacrifice and support during your down time. Working hard for each other to pull through anything together makes a relationship beautiful and long lasting! ( a case study would be that of Ang Lee ; you can read it here http://whatshihsaid.com/2013/02/26/ang-lee-a-never-ending-dream/ )
When she married you, she married a King to support her, a knight to protect her, a jester to make her laugh, a bishop to spiritually strengthen her, a peasant to provide for her, and a castle to have a house built on a firm foundation (Christ) based on purity and love! Always work hard to give her the best and cherish your loved ones!
Hope you enjoyed this post, just sharing my thoughts about marriage!
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