Wedding JOY

This weekend Papa Pat and I have the JOYful privilege of celebrating the marriage of the daughter of my college roommate (UGA...GO DAWGS)!  We are thrilled to witness the union of this precious young lady and the man of her dreams.  Just as special as the wedding itself...will be the opportunity to catch up with my sweet roomie and simply spend a little time with her.

Weddings always begin with such promise of a joy-filled future.  What so many couples forget is that marriage takes THREE.  Yes, three: GOD, Bride & Groom.  If the couple will put God first and keep Him as the most important part of their marriage....individually and together...then they are setting themselves up for a lifetime of JOY in the Lord. 

That's not saying that they will never have troubles and challenges.  ALL couples have trials and unexpected circumstances that "try" them.  God, however, is bigger than ANY trial or difficulty.  Drawing closer to HIM will draw them closer to one another.  Together, they will learn that with His help, they can make it through anything!  But each one must keep his/her eyes on Jesus.  When selfishness takes over and one or both start thinking more about MY NEEDS rather than how to be a Godly spouse and meet the needs of the other....that's when trouble starts and "the enemy" has his toe in the door!

Will you join me in praying for this young couple?  LeighAnn and Alex will be so excited over all the festivities surrounding their wedding day.  Our prayer should be that when all the fun and "happy" of the actual wedding event are over, they will find JOY in the constant love and presence of the Divine Bridegroom!