Nothing compares to the moment . . . In the blink of a tear I went from a bride, to mother of the bride, mother of the groom three times, to gramma of the groom. Time passes quickly.
Through tears and tissues we stand to behold the beauty of the bride and the adoring look from her bridegroom . . . and our children are joined.
That’s how Jesus awaits us . . . a sigh and holy breath waiting to receive His pure bride in future bliss. We are spoken for. Engaged to royalty, set apart to be a holy bride.
The elegant beauty of the barefoot bride walking down a meadow aisle, lined with bridesmaids and wildflowers, suspender-ed groomsmen, hay bale pews on the edge of the creek bed, decorated with sheep in green pastures on a generational farm . . . simply picture perfect.
But, what about what took place before the meadow nuptials? Months of preparation, weeks of getting ready . . . bridal showers and feasts, all while trying to be the perfect weight to embrace the perfect dress, keep the perfect hair from August drench-humidity to frame the perfect makeup . . .
But no, simple beauty is all we see.
The braiding of the three-strand cord laid at the foot of the wooden cross, covenant vows of faithfulness, the father’s blessing-prayer over his daughter and her groom, and communion . . . nothing compares to the moment.
We occupy the heart of our Betrothed. We are splendor to Him. Although we know that we are His bride (you too, guys), sometimes it feels like we’ve been stood up at the altar,
. . . but, He’s coming!
Are we ready to walk down the aisle for the holy embrace?
Congratulations to Japheth & Rachel
Verna
How beautiful that must have been! Oh Verna, how special that day must have been for all of you!
It was so beautiful – can’t believe grandbaby Japheth is now a Mr . . . . with a Mrs. Miss you!
Most beautiful blog so far…took me right to the scene of the ceremony…it must have been beautiful not only to the eye but deep in everyone’s hearts to cherish forever. Great job, L, D
Thank you, Dottie – it was a “forever cherish” moment, for sure! Thank you for the kind comment – love you!
Oh so beautiful! What a precious memory to cherish!
And forever! I still remember when his mother was married . . . another forever . . .
This post is a perfect reminder and encouragement for us to keep preparing for our Beloved to meet us at the alter.
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Preparing like a bride . . . waiting to be united with our Bridegroom . . . what a day that will be! Thanks, Carolyn.
Beautiful post Verna. I can’t wait to embrace the Lord, our beautiful Bridegroom! But until that day, I’m preparing…
A day that will be like no other, thank you for your encouraging visit, Danie Marie!
Beautiful post Verna. I can’t wait to embrace the Lord, our beautiful Bridegroom! But until that day, I’m preparing…
A day that will be like no other, thank you for your encouraging visit, Danie Marie!
What a beautiful wedding! And thank you for the reminder that He looks at us with adoring eyes as well…and the Father doesn’t see our sin. Praise Him.
I do . . .
Oh, Vonda, what a beautiful wedding!
Aaaaah, Verna, this is so beautiful……on so many counts…….. thanks for sharing the details and photos of this perfect union. Great and powerful reminder that we are engaged to royalty. I agree with Dottie’s comment-this took me to the scene. Must have been so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to Japheth and Rachel. May our heavenly Father and Lord Jesus always be the center of their marriage, and bless them with many long, happy, healthy, fruitful years together.
A scene I won’t forget, and yet a shadow of when we meet our Betrothed. Thanks, Laura!
Aaaaah, Verna, this is so beautiful……on so many counts…….. thanks for sharing the details and photos of this perfect union. Great and powerful reminder that we are engaged to royalty. I agree with Dottie’s comment-this took me to the scene. Must have been so beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations to Japheth and Rachel. May our heavenly Father and Lord Jesus always be the center of their marriage, and bless them with many long, happy, healthy, fruitful years together.
A scene I won’t forget, and yet a shadow of when we meet our Betrothed. Thanks, Laura!
Such a beautiful post in many ways … the simplicity of our Eternal Wedding … and yet oh! how we try and complicate things and ‘make’ ourselves into something ‘perfect’ thinking we are not ready to meet our groom, our Heavenly Groom, until we ‘look’ perfect. We are already perfect in His eyes … in Christ Jesus … walking through the meadows of heavenly grace and mercy … this is our engagement … and soon the flowers will bloom with everlasting fragrance … and we will have arrived to meet our Beloved.
I love your poetic response! Thank you so much for your visit. Yes, we loved the simplicity and simple beauty of our grandson’s wedding and look forward to the Eternal Wedding to meet our Beloved!
Such a beautiful post in many ways … the simplicity of our Eternal Wedding … and yet oh! how we try and complicate things and ‘make’ ourselves into something ‘perfect’ thinking we are not ready to meet our groom, our Heavenly Groom, until we ‘look’ perfect. We are already perfect in His eyes … in Christ Jesus … walking through the meadows of heavenly grace and mercy … this is our engagement … and soon the flowers will bloom with everlasting fragrance … and we will have arrived to meet our Beloved.
I love your poetic response! Thank you so much for your visit. Yes, we loved the simplicity and simple beauty of our grandson’s wedding and look forward to the Eternal Wedding to meet our Beloved!