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Well y'all, Pop is officially married. I never thought I'd write those words. This weekend, I watched my Pop walk down the aisle with a beautiful (and blushing) bride and watched them profess their love to each other. It's definitely been a whirlwind of a courtship and wedding for them, but there is no doubt that they are in love with one another.
After the rings, Pop gave a speech to Miss Robbie (now Mrs. Robbie) that went something along the lines of this:
"The human race explains things in metaphors. When Jesus started the church, and Paul followed up, Paul looked for a metaphor to describe the church's relationship to Jesus. The metaphor they came up with was one of marriage. As the bride gives herself to her husband, so the Church gives themselves to Jesus.
Well y'all, Pop is officially married. I never thought I'd write those words. This weekend, I watched my Pop walk down the aisle with a beautiful (and blushing) bride and watched them profess their love to each other. It's definitely been a whirlwind of a courtship and wedding for them, but there is no doubt that they are in love with one another.
After the rings, Pop gave a speech to Miss Robbie (now Mrs. Robbie) that went something along the lines of this:
"The human race explains things in metaphors. When Jesus started the church, and Paul followed up, Paul looked for a metaphor to describe the church's relationship to Jesus. The metaphor they came up with was one of marriage. As the bride gives herself to her husband, so the Church gives themselves to Jesus.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Provision)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (Provision)
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. (Provision)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Protection)
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (Protection)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (Provision)
As Christ provides for and protects his church, I hope to always provide for and protect you, my wife."
Needless to say, there was not a dry eye in the building. If that doesn't speak volumes of love and respect, then I have no eye for love. I believe every word of his speech and even more so am thankful for Christ's provision and protection of us as his people. Even when I walk close with death, I will not have to be afraid.
This song speaks to me on many levels and many many situations that I am facing as I type this. There's nothing that I need to worry about. Because he will never fail and he will never give up on me.
A few weeks ago, I found a lump that grew very rapidly and after talking with some close friends, I went and got it checked. The doctor felt for it and found it but could not locate it with an ultrasound machine. So naturally, a second opinion was sought. During that doctor's visit, the doctor found the core of the lump. I have had a biopsy done and am waiting to hear the results. There is extreme fear of the unknown here. We are all hopeful and optimistic but there is always the chance that it could be cancer. I never thought that I would be worried about something like this at 20 years old. Ever. And it has definitely brought good days and bad ones. But it has given me a spark. This has ignited a passion to not waste any time, to never let fear grip me and freeze me.
God has a plan. He will use this. Good or bad.
"Constant in the trial and the change, this one thing remains." I refuse to let the fear of the unknown consume my life. I will always remember that there is something and someone that already knows what I will have to go thru and what will have to happen. All I can do is walk down the path laid before me and praise him.
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