Favorite Things: Marriage Edition

In a world quick to look at all the hard things, we lose sight of some of celebrating amazing things like marriage.

I met my husband when I was fifteen. Just typing that makes me smile. We met one night when I needed help. I was in pain and my parents called the ambulance. Andrew was my EMT. It wasn’t a white horse, but the ambulance was white so I think that counts.

We started dating months later and have been together ever since. He’s known me more than half my life Something about that makes me happy.

We married young, and I know that makes some people worry. Getting married at 18 isn’t for everyone, but it was right for me. Over 20 years later and I still love being married to him.

Before we get to the celebrating, if the idea of marriage is hard for you, please read my note at the bottom. I see you.

5 Things to Celebrate about Marriage

Being Known

There’s something special about being known by someone. It makes me feel like I matter, I’m lovable, and I’m a person (especially when I’m doing things for everyone around me.)

Serving Someone

There are times I serve my husband. And there are times he serves me. This isn’t a burden (most of the time), but a chance to live life a little bit like Jesus lived.

Partnership

I get to experience life with someone else. All the good things, all the hard things and everything in between is walked out with someone I care about. We are walking through life together.

Touch

I can’t talk about marriage without mentioning the impact of touch in our lives. There is the sexual aspect, but there is also the hug or the shoulder to lean on. There’s a hand to hold and a warm person next to me. We can’t underestimate the power of touch in our lives and marriage is a beautiful way to experience this.

Safety

There is a security in knowing I can be myself and I am loved. I can be amazing and I can make mistakes and I am loved. What a beautiful model of God’s love for us.

Special note: Marriage is not perfect, but it is always healthy and safe. If you do not feel safe in your marriage, there are people who can help. Can I ask you to do one thing today? Be brave and reach out here. There are people who can help.

Maybe you long to be married or you are no longer married, God still has all of the good things listed above for you. It just isn’t in a marriage relationship right now. Ask God to put people in your life who offer these gifts to you. He’s always there and He always listens because He cares so deeply for you.

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Great Marriage Resources

The 5 Love Languages – Know how to best love one another.

He Reads Truth, She Reads Truth – God’s Word is the best resource we could have.

The Power of a Praying Wife, The Power of a Praying Husband – Prayer is always a good answer.

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