28 YEARS OF MARRIAGE AND “LOVIN IT”
Today my wife Vedia and I celebrated 28 years of marriage. It seems like it was just yesterday when I stepped out on faith, used my college grant money to buy her an engagement ring. I graduated from college in December 1982, got my first real job in January 1983, and we were walking down the aisle about 6 months later.
- “THE LOVE OF MY LIFE”
What a journey this has been, three grown children later we are very much in love. We are together today because of our love for God first. It’s amazing how when two people love God, he helps each of them deal with the natural trait of SELFISHNESS. The two learn how to serve each other with the support of other married couples who also love God. Vedia and I both agree that these are the keys to our success in marriage. Selfishness will destroy a relationship. Matter of fact, selfishness on the part of one or both of the spouses is the main reason marriages don’t work or failing at a very high rate. Divorce is out of control, even in church. The household of faith (Church) has lost integrity, especially the leadership because of divorce, separation, and conflict in relationships.
You probably won’t believe what I am going say, I first saw Vedia in church one Sunday night. I had never seen her before, but my eyes locked on her and my heart started pounding. I said to God, “Now that’s the young woman I would love to marry.” God truly answers prayer, he gave me the desire of my heart. She is wonderful and lives out the true meaning of “help meet.” I know without a shadow of a doubt, I would not be where I am today had she not been my help. I depend on the wisdom of God and the wisdom he has given her to continue be a strong and confident leader.
Yes, 28 years of marriage and loving it. Stay tuned to my blog because there is so much to say and share with you guys.
Later,
Pastor Joe
