Last Sunday at church was a very special message about marriage. It highlighted a couple that had issues. A couple that had to battle for eachother to show their love to one another. It showed that sometimes marriage/love is a challenge. It showed that sometimes,
it seems, the best option is to either settle or give up. It showed that it takes sacrifice. It shows hard work is worth it. It shows that Love is possible. It shows that there is value in the pursuit. That there is value in making every effort. That there is effort in putting yourself aside- for their gain. Not every couple has SIGNIFICANT struggle- however- I think there are phases in which most at least cross that bridge. Every couple has a different experience. Best friends. Roommates. Enemies. Lovers. Pals. At the end of the service the couples, and single people, were urged to partake in creating purple salt. Each male grabbed a container of blue salt. Each female a container of pink salt. The symbolic challenge of calling the couples forward to combine their "salt", equally, which created something almost beautiful. I say almost beautiful because the mixture just ALMOST created purple salt. That was the goal. That was what was intended. Thats what was desired. Here's what I thought about though. Marriage before the fall... Yes gettin a bit spiritual on ya- Was intended for genuine and faltless beauty, for unity, equal worth it, desirable, precious, delicate. Of course, though there is beyond great significance in the power of love, unity, and genuine whole-ness; Our world has often distorted this true picture.. I am greatful for such an amazing wife whom I truly have been blessed with. Her love is so strong. We are both striving towards each other. Its not always easy. But it's always worth it. (and it will be ALWAYS).
Plus- we are almost at our 2 year mark. (nice anniversary drop there.)
