Weddings are always a mix of emotions. Each married attendee I'm sure is reminded of their own wedding and the joy they felt that day. Perhaps they may have pulled away from that joy, and wonder how it happened, or maybe (hopefully) their joy has multiplied. For me, it takes me back an unimaginable 38 (!) years ago. I think of how naive we were, how little we knew about how to nurture a marriage, and how we didn't know that we should be on our knees before our LORD. I didn't have Jesus as a moment-to-moment part of my life when I got married. Then, I didn't know the difference; now, I do. Although I certainly wouldn't have chosen to have the first 11 years of my marriage without Jesus, I consider it a blessing that I can absolutely look back and see the difference He makes in my life. He has taught me to be more patient and accepting and that there is purpose in every struggle. Sometimes the purpose is to change my behavior, sometimes it's obedience, or it even might be that He is using me to reach someone dear to me. But sometimes I don't have a clue as to the purpose and that's ok, I just need to be faithful and wait and continue praying because God has a plan and He always wants us to come closer to Him.
So, what would be my advice to newlyweds (or to any of us!) ?? Seek the LORD. Let that permeate every part of your life. It will help you curb your tongue, to be an encourager, to choose your battles, to be more patient, to repair relationships, and to make wise choices. Seek Him by prayer, by fellowship with other believers, and by reading His Word. (The bible has every bit of advice we will ever need.)
Do I always follow my own advice....well, no, I'm still a work-in-progress also! So I think I'll go spend a little time in prayer....
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