There’s just something about them that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Over the weekend we had 2 weddings in 2 days. And I can tell you the tears flowed at each one.
I don’t know if it’s the way the Groom looks at his Bride for the first time, the tears from the Bride as she walks towards the man who will love her forever or watching family and friends celebrate with the couple…. maybe it’s all the above! But whatever the reason, I cry my eyes out, every single time. I always make sure I take tissues to Weddings!
Our Baby Girl walked down the aisle to the man of her dreams on Saturday. It was an incredibly emotional time for us all, but I think especially for Phil and I as we gave the care of our baby girl into the hands of another.
No longer is it our responsibility to make sure she is looked after, that she has food on her table and a roof over her head. She has been independent for a while now, but she was still under our covering. That privilege and responsibility now lies with Kelan.
From now on they will navigate life together and work out the plan God has for them. The good, the hard, and everything in-between. We will always be there to help and guide them, but they are now one.
Genesis 2:24 says:
“Therefore shall a man leave his Father and his Mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall become one flesh.”
Cleave means to adhere firmly and closely, or loyally and unwaveringly.
No longer are our “kids” totally ours but they are now joined in union with each other. They have given their lives to one another, for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do they part. (Not that those words are used in vows anymore!) They are cleaved together now and forever.
A Wedding is a public declaration of 2 peoples love for each other and the covenant they have made together. A covenant is a spiritual, sacred agreement or mutual promise to one another. A covenant is not just “I’ll try” but it’s “I will.”
I can’t help but think of the covenant that Phil and I made to each other 27 years ago. It has not always been easy, but the covenant we made is stronger than any silly arguments we might have. It is stronger than the lies the enemy throws at us, and it is stronger than the pull of the world and all its tempting sins. It is a bond between us, that includes God. Ecclesiastes tells us a cord of 3 strands is not quickly broken, and so we keep God at the centre of our marriage.
Whether you are married or not, Weddings are a great reminder of unconditional love, union, and commitment. All things God promises to each one if us if we love Him and adhere to His rules.
Kathy