In the last few weeks, I have attended two bridal showers. At each one, the host asked for each attender to share some words of wisdom with the bride-to-be. Many pieces of advice were offered, including
Please take a moment to pray with me for these couples as well as the many other couples that are getting married in these summer months:
“Lord, I pray for each couple that is getting married. May you bind them together as one. I ask that you would reveal to them the sweet joy of knowing another person so intimately. Use them for Your glory each moment of every day.
I also ask, Lord, that you would be with each marital couple that is represented in this group. We pray that our marital relationship is pleasing in Your sight. Continue to work in us, both as individuals as well as a couple. May You be glorified!
In Jesus’ name we pray–”
Genesis 2:24 (NIV) For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Your turn to share: What words of wisdom would you share with a bride-to-be?
July 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Some words of wisdom I received were don’t try to change your husband. Instead, change yourself. Also, don’t refold the laundry when he’s already folded it. (That’s a hard one for me…..I like it folded a certain way.) But my favorite came from my brother-in-law who happens to live next door…….Love your neighbor as yourself.
July 14, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Remember to keep God first in your life. For God is your source of joy and peace. It is when I expect my husband to make me happy that I get in trouble.
Make your home a place of refuge from the daily grind. Let him know regularly that he is King of the castle and you are his faithful Queen.
July 14, 2008 at 10:58 pm
We just celebrated 23 years last week and since November we havae done the Weekend to remember and 2 small group couples bible studies: on communication and boosting your mate’s self esteem. To any bride to be I would say to look at both of those things now! It could save a lot of misunderstanding and tears! Though it has also been a blessing to know that we can still be learning more about each other this many years later and we want to!
July 15, 2008 at 8:25 am
I would say, try to listen more than you talk. I also love the advise I heard Olive Hockey give, to make every day a contest to see if you can outgive your spouse.
July 17, 2008 at 1:57 pm
this little list is great. when my husband and i have attended weddings, it always brings us back to our own vows, our love, our commitment, and our life lessons.
it’s good to be able to offer wisdom to those entering a season of life that we’ve already experienced… but it’s even better to look back on our own lessons and remember our “first” love for one another!
July 26, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Top 5 most important things I have learned in almost 25 years .
1. Pray together.
2. I can “be right” or we can “be happy”.
3. Use my tongue sweetly, not sharply, or not at all. (especially not at all to complain to others)
4. Play together. (this is my favorite!)
5. Say “Thank you for….” and “I love you” multiple times a day.