This morning I was reading in 1 Corinthians 12:7-18 about how the church is one body with many parts.
That would pretty much sum up this week.
Big tasks, small tasks. Help has sprung up from the unlikeliest places. Friends, acquaintances, family members have all come together to make tomorrow special. It really has been overwhelming to see how much people care and the sacrifices they have been making.
Last night I visited the reception venue and saw friends and family setting up tables, folding napkins, ironing table clothes and fitting chair covers. I was so touched. They could be doing a million other things but they have chosen to come, support and help us. I feel so blessed.
The sun is shining brightly and today is the last day. The final day, before I step into the next level of what God has planned for me.
I am excited.
Thank you Father for bringing us this far.
P.s. Thank you to all of you who have left lovely comments and sent beautiful emails. Those of you who are praying for us. Thank you. We appreciate you all.
Checking in...
Just checking in with you guys. Will be posting as and when I can this week with the help of my BB.
5 days to go and there is still lots to do. Life is a whirlwind of phone calls, emails, last minute errands, more phone calls, gym visits and dealing with unnecessary internal family drama.
Fortunately God is in control.
This last week is T-E-N-S-E!
Remember to tell your significant other how much you love them, because it is all to easy to take out your frustrations on them.
Mr E...I love you and appreciate you!
Also trying to stay on top of calls, voicemails, texts and messages is taking some doing, think I need a PA lol!
It is all starting to come together and I am so grateful to the people around us who have been super supportive.
So looking forward to Saturday, can't believe it's only around the corner.
5 days to go and there is still lots to do. Life is a whirlwind of phone calls, emails, last minute errands, more phone calls, gym visits and dealing with unnecessary internal family drama.
Fortunately God is in control.
This last week is T-E-N-S-E!
Remember to tell your significant other how much you love them, because it is all to easy to take out your frustrations on them.
Mr E...I love you and appreciate you!
Also trying to stay on top of calls, voicemails, texts and messages is taking some doing, think I need a PA lol!
It is all starting to come together and I am so grateful to the people around us who have been super supportive.
So looking forward to Saturday, can't believe it's only around the corner.
Please keep us in your prayers!
Marriage Prep: Ten Biblical Rules for a Happy Marriage
Happy Monday! This is a guest post from Mrs O!
Recently, Mr O and I have stepped up our prayer regime. We used to just open the Bible as and when we felt like it, sometimes it'd be daily, sometimes weekly. This wasn't good enough. Now, we're incorporating more active steps to strengthening our faith. One of these is using the internet for prayer resources and for interpretations of Bible verses that we sometimes find confusing.
We stumbled across this article on CBN and I thought it'd be perfect to share with you all...
Recently, Mr O and I have stepped up our prayer regime. We used to just open the Bible as and when we felt like it, sometimes it'd be daily, sometimes weekly. This wasn't good enough. Now, we're incorporating more active steps to strengthening our faith. One of these is using the internet for prayer resources and for interpretations of Bible verses that we sometimes find confusing.
We stumbled across this article on CBN and I thought it'd be perfect to share with you all...
Ten Biblical Rules for a Happy Marriage:
1. Never bring up mistakes of the past. Stop criticizing others or it will come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37).
2. Neglect the whole world rather than each other. And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process?(Mark 8:36) * I really really believe in this one! *
3. Never go to sleep with an argument unsettled. And don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry (Ephesians 4:26).
4. At least once a day, try to say something complimentary to your spouse. Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit (Proverbs 15:4).
5. Never meet without an affectionate welcome. Kiss me again and again, your love is sweeter than wine (Song of Solomon 1:2).
6. "For richer or poorer" - rejoice in every moment that God has given you together. A bowl of soup with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate (Proverbs 15:17). Actually in my NIV it says 'vegetables versus a fattened calf' - but the meaning is the same...
7. If you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good, choose your mate. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them (Proverbs 3:27).
8. If they're breathing, your mate will eventually offend you. Learn to forgive. I am warning you, if another believer sins, rebuke him; then if he repents, forgive him. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, forgive him (Luke 17:3-4).
9. Don't use faith, the Bible, or God as a hammer. God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it (John 3:17).
10. Let love be your guidepost. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged (1 Cor. 13:4-5).
My favourite is 1 Corinthians 13 - the whole chapter actually. It says so much and has been a great help in our relationship and in our new marriage.
Which Bible verses encourage you to work hard at having happy marriages?
Which Bible verses encourage you to work hard at having happy marriages?
Sweet Mother #2
On Monday, Mrs O talked about dealing with your in-laws. It was a great post which talked about the challenges and issues one faces when interacting with your second family.
Mother in Laws…it’s a mixed bag. Some people have great relationships, others don’t. The transition on both sides is an interesting one, but as Mrs O said on Monday’s post - his/her mother, is now your mother too.
I found this great list on Engaged Marriage on 8 great things that come along with a MIL.
- Your spouse. I’m serious. She was 50% responsible for producing the love of your life.
- The inside scoop on all your spouse’s high school boyfriends and girlfriends – along with the affirmation that you are way better.
- The source of all your spouse’s favourite dishes and comfort foods. And she’ll teach you, too!
- Another point of view from someone who is older, wiser, and has already dealt with any hitches and roadblocks you are facing as a married couple.
- A perma-babysitter if and when you have kids.
- An excuse to get your partner to finally clean the kitchen floor: “But honey, your mother is coming!”
- Insight into why your spouse is the way he or she is. Face it: she’s known that person longer than you.
- Someone who is constantly concerned if you’ve had enough to eat, are warm enough, and if you had a good night’s sleep. It sounds overwhelming – but it’s actually really nice.
Any more you can think of?
I thank God for Mr E’s mum. She truly is a wonderful women who has welcomed me into the family with open arms and I look forward to developing our relationship as time goes on.
How is the relationship with your MIL? How have you nurtured it?
