It may be the second, but it's the one.....and takes three

I was talking to my friend, Shannon, last night about my recent engagement. My best friend (a mutual friend of both of ours) and her boyfriend of 12 years got engaged this last Saturday - the day before me and Matt. I'm super excited and happy for them.

I felt as if I couldn't be as excited about my own though, because it's my second, but Shannon made me realize otherwise. Thank you, love.

I was thinking about it this morning again too. While yes, it is my second wedding, it is THE marriage. If that makes sense. It is the marriage I have dreamed of my whole life to the man God has given me.

When I think about marrying Matthew, it makes my heart extremely happy. It makes all the little things of wedding planning seem so minor compared to the love I feel for this incredible man in my life. God has blessed me so much and I should not be ungrateful. I am happy and I am not going to hide that.

Instead of thinking about this as my "second marriage," I am going to think of it as "the marriage." Matt is the one. It is very different this time...because God is part of our relationship.

They say it takes three in a marriage: husband, wife and God.

I want nothing more than to be Matt's wife, spending our lives making each other happy, and teaching our children about God's love.

"Marriage Takes Three"

I once thought marriage took
Just two to make a go,
But now I am convinced
It takes the Lord also.

And not one marriage fails
Where Christ is asked to enter,
As lovers come together
With Jesus at the center.

But marriage seldom thrives,
And homes are incomplete,
Till He is welcomed there
To help avoid defeat.

In homes where Christ is first,
It's obvious to see,
Those unions really work,
For marriage still takes three.

By Perry Tanksley

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