Leaving and Cleaving

The bible tells us that we are to leave our fathers and mothers and cleave one to another when we marry. Last weekend was a wonderful celebration of that command and the fruit of it. There is a couple in our congregation who have been married for 40 YEARS. What a blessing to celebrate with them and to see the lives that they have touched and to see their children and grandchildren. What a blessing to have them at church with us on Sunday and to have the opportunity to worship our loving God with them. What a great joy for us! All of their children and grandchildren were able to be there.
This year would have been the 50th year of my parents' marriage if they hadn't divorced. It is truly a blessing for me to see a marriage modeled on Biblical principles. It was wonderful to hear their daughter speak of the commitment that this wonderful couple had to each other. In this day when divorce is commonplace, a marriage like theirs is a joy to behold. I pray that God will continue to work in my own marriage and build and strengthen it. I pray the same for my children. God is good!
Till next time...