"Marriage is not mainly about prospering economically. It is mainly about displaying the covenant keeping love between Christ and His church. Knowing Christ is more important than making a living. Treasuring Christ is more important than bearing children. Either way, it is short. It may have many bright days or may be covered with clouds but if we set our face to make of marriage mainly what God designed it to be no sorrows and no calamities can stand in our way. Everyone of them will be not an obstacle to success but a way to succeed." -John Piper Momentary Marriage
It is hard for me to believe that almost two months ago I was planning a wedding. Every detail got extreme thought and consideration while the actual thought of marriage did not get the same rumination. While at the time I would have said that marriage was my ultimate focus, after watching this video I know that it surely was not. Tim and I read marriage books and went through in-depth counseling but nothing can compare to truly understanding the covenant of marriage like this couple has. Marriage is not about sex, romance, or even love between two people. Marriage is the reflection of the "covenant keeping love between Christ and His church." God created marriage to reflect the true marriage that is between us and Him. Marriage on earth is momentary, but the marriage between us and God is for eternity.
I am excited to continue on in marriage with Tim but I am more excited to learn about marriage and grow more in Christ alongside Tim. I have decided to continue on in this blog to share the discoveries that I encounter through marriage; whether it be through truth or something as small as learning how to cook. Only being a two months into it, I know that I have a lot to learn about this continual journey to say "I do" and I am excited about every moment.