Psalm 119
Yesterday two incidents occurred that are memorable. The first is Kathie and I ordered coffee at a Dunkin Donuts and the young clerk completed the order by pushing the senior citizen discount button. We had not requested the 10% but there must have been something senior-like in our appearance that caused her to push that button. The second incident is why we were ordering the coffee. We were traveling up to the Cape to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. When I reflect on those 40 years, my first thought is how quickly they have passed. They say time passes quickly when you are having fun; well, we just completed a 40-year party. Another reflection is the question of how we made it. What special strategy did we have in place that enabled us to make it 40 years? The secret strategy is found in our reading today, Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." The Word of God has guided us through every high and low point in our marriage. It has given us wisdom when we faced critical forks in the road. The Word has encouraged us when we were tempted to give up. God has used his Word to supply actual steps we needed to take so our relationship would thrive. In the end we testify that our marriage has blossomed not because we are special people but because we serve a special God. We owe everything to his guidance and direction each step of our journey. We want to encourage you to also commit yourself to reading his Word each day and allowing it to transform your life.
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I'm glad I found this blog while looking at the Grace web site! Congratulations on 40 years :) God's Word makes all the difference in how we live our lives, and in our relationships. Thank you for this reminder!
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