We read lips and sometimes thoughts. We finish each other's sentences. It took years. It took trials. It took God. And here we are, resting in His promises and knowing that we are becoming a picture of Christ and His bride. Oh, we're a far-cry from the true picture--but He's showing us, little by little, what this picture is like--what it should be. The details that were fuzzy are becoming clearer and He uses us--how humbling!--as an example of this great love. How we mess up this picture and lead others astray from His design, from what the Great Lover and His people should look like. Thankfully, it's not all up to us, Terry and me. Thankfully, when people see us falter they can envision the grace and forgiveness of Christ, a Lover who loved so deeply, He kept taking back His adulterous bride. And, we are blessed when we can watch and follow the pattern of mentors in marriage who are steps ahead of us and making the picture even clearer by their example.
(photos by Meghan)
12 comments:
This is beautiful, Heather. YOU are beautiful!!
Now I *really* want some pics like this of Hubs and myself!! ;)
Right sweet. :)
Beautiful post...may the LORD give you MANY more years to grow together for HIS glory!!
Love,
Camille
Down Right Adorableness!!!
Carrie is right, those are awesome pictures. I love your reflection--so short and to the point, and so eloquent.
oh so thankful it's not up to us to picture perfectly the mystery...
so thankful for grace and forgiveness that makes things work :)
amy in peru
How awesome to be so connected to your partner in love and life. I too share in that joy. An it's totally weird when you finish each others thoughts. :) We have made it to that point. Although we laugh and say, "We must be meant for each other!"
Be blessed!
Aw, Meghan!! LOVE the photos. You really capture how much your mom and dad love each other. What a gift they are to you.
What a refreshing post too. Wish we had more examples like that.
Meghan,
What a beautiful post and beautiful pictures! Even though i have never met you, Jesus is shining through you! :)
Oxana
hi meghan,
thanks for your prayers,do you want to be penpals??
Of course Zara!
Amen. This is beautiful! So true.
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