Did you think I wasn’t coming this morning? A little slow in getting started but I have been having a wonderful time of thought with the Father. This weekend the kids have planned a celebration for our 50th wedding anniversary. I sat here for a long time thinking about that day and the joy it will be this weekend having all the kids and their families here with us to celebrate.
As I sat here thanking the Lord for what He’s done in us and for us over all those years, my heart filled with song – yes, a song. This is only natural since I started singing when I was just tiny, about 3, and songs stay with me. I heard the words
“I will sing of Your love forever, I will sing of Your love forever, I will sing of Your love forever”
T remembered so many verses that tell us that the Lord’s love will endure forever. His love is so great – amazingly unconditional and eternal!
“I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:2
“Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1
“For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” Psalm 117:2
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” I Chronicles 16:34
“I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.” Hosea 2:19
Did you get that last one? I will betroth you to me forever, the Lord has chosen us as His beloved! Wow – amazing!!
We became His betrothed and He gave up His life for us. He loves us as His own body, He covers us with His strength and protection, He presents us spotless to His Father.
I am so thankful that God knew what He was doing when He brought Dave and I together. His goodness has marked our marriage from the very beginning. We’ve been through some tough times, like all married couples, but God’s faithfulness and goodness have been our strength.
As I look back and remember the preparation for my wedding day, the excitement, the anticipation, the LOVE I put that in context to our relationship with Christ.
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” Psalm 89:1
Let the love of God fill your hearts with great joy!