Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him! -Matthew 25:6b
Jeni,
As your wedding day quickly approaches, I’ve been thinking about what advice to share with you. The truth is, marriage is an ongoing journey. You will learn and grow along the way. Glean from the wisdom of those who have walked this road. Hold fast to the Scriptures. And expect that much of what you will learn will come from your own experiences.
Before the journey begins, the bride-to-be must prepare herself for the bridegroom.
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; so shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord. -Psalm 45:10-11
There are two main things that a bride does in preparing for her wedding.
Just as a man is to leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10:7, Ephesians 5:31), the bride also prepares to leave home and become one with her bridegroom. (forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house)
Photos and blog posts tell the stories of your preparation as you plan this life-long commitment to Jeremy. You will start a new family as his bride. Not forsaking your loved ones, but, rather, embracing your new families as extended support.
The bride also adorns herself with a wedding gown. (so shall the king greatly desire thy beauty) The details of which, I am certain you have completely covered. No doubt these details have come together slowly over time much like the fruit of the Spirit which we are to adorn as the Bride of Christ.
With your final weeks approaching for your big day, I am reminded of the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25). You know the story. Five virgins were wise and carried oil in their vessels; five were foolish and did not. The wise were received and the foolish turned away. Most will not argue that the oil represents the Holy Spirit. The wise virgins were prepared. They were ready. Their desire for the bridegroom would not burn out.
As you prepare these final weeks for that upcoming day, it is my prayer for you that first, your fire for the Savior would burn brightly. And also as the blushing bride, you will glow with your love for Jeremy. That your joy would be full, strengthening you for your journey. And with gladness and rejoicing you would enter into your marriage. (Psalm 45:15)
Much love to you,
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