the sacred marraige

"IN OUR MARRIAGE I HAVE PRAYED constantly that God will so fill Margie and me with His presence that even in some of the difficult moments we may have to work through, we may be able to resist the temptation to be rude or unkind to each other. I like to use the term cherishing your partner. That word comes from the French verb cherir, which means to hold dear or endear to yourself, to care for tenderly, to esteem or consider a person costly by your treatment of him or her. What you cherish, you hold close to you; what you hold closely, you protect; what you protect, you have.

'To have and to hold' can be reversed to say 'to hold and to have.' This is very much rooted in the very terms God uses of His own kindness to His people."

Ravi Zacharias | I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah

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Though we are not yet married, so much within this quote resonates deep within and our experiences in the last couple of months and trials surrounding us that have affected our relationship, yet only strengthened our bond and love for one another and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has walked and traveled with us on this journey not of the feet but of the heart in ways that simply defy understanding. He is worthy to be praised.

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"... because your love if better than life, my lips will glorify you..."
psalm 63:3


- photo courtesy of my friend kyle kroeger, check out his bride's awesome toms!