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Thankful Thursday - A Win for Marriage
I love being married.
I have written and supported biblical marriage here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage for two and a half years. I believe in marriage. The union of marriage is the most intimate of relationships next to our relationship with Jesus.
Christ, Himself, demonstrates the value of the marriage relationship as he calls the church His Bride.
It is within this life-long commitment that we develop Godly attributes such as selflessness and humility. We uncover what it means to love our spouse with our whole heart including warts, farts, bad breath, and love handles. We conceive and raise kids to know the God of the Universe and to pass on a legacy of hope in the unfailing love of Jesus Christ.
I am thankful for marriage. I am thankful that yesterday in my home state of California, Proposition 8, defining marriage between a man and a woman passed. It narrowly passed but IT PASSED!
Marriage and family as we have know it to be for millennia is destined for challenge again and again in the future until the battle weary can no longer muster the votes to defend it. But...
For today, Marriage Wins! We Win! Our Kids Win!
God Reigns!
I am thankful..... so very thankful. Be Blessed, Lynn
For more Thankful Thursday blessings, visit Iris at Grace Alone.
I am praising God with you my dear friend, love you.
Posted by: Denise | November 05, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Yes, marriage is a beautiful and wonderful thing that God has given us! I, too, was thrilled to hear that Prop 8 passed. YEA!
Posted by: Melanie | November 05, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Blessings Lynn...Well we prayed that one through...but not with out much travailing!
Marriage is a sanctified union! We must stay on our guard and keep on praying for marriages & the families! It is a long uphill battle!
Bless you for your thankful heart & your marriage of the "odd couple" as you express the union of you & your hubby be blessed forever!
Posted by: Peggy | November 05, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Sounds like something really good to be thankful for Lynn! How great! I still have my dollar just praying for the right person to give it to. Thanks a bunch for your prayers! Happy Thankful Thursday!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 05, 2008 at 07:00 PM
Having a wonderful marriage is indeed a blessing. Happy TT and God bless!
Posted by: Serendipity | November 05, 2008 at 07:17 PM
I'm right there with you Lynn! Praise God!
But you are also correct that the fight is not yet over - in fact today after the Proposition had already passed I received a nasty comment on one of my posts about Prop8 telling me I was intolerant and that I was raising my daughter to be ugly and hateful just like me.
I just find it so very sad that something so sacred and special is being pulled down so low - So thank you Lord that for now marriage is CA is once again sacred!
Ang
Posted by: Ang4him (Angela) | November 05, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I just wanna say thank you for that wonderful prayer you offered for us :)
Posted by: Rocks | November 05, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I'll write soon, babe, but for now, I too feel blessed by my marriage. What an awesome God to give me the man who is just right for me.
Posted by: Gretchen | November 05, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Great post. I have been married 28 years.
Have a wonderful week.
Grammy
Posted by: Grammy | November 05, 2008 at 10:28 PM
What a wonderful reminder of the sanctity and importance of marriage. That is something we should all be thankful for.
Posted by: BJ | November 05, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Praising God with you for the way Prop 8 turned out. That is a HUGE praise!
Posted by: Stacy | November 06, 2008 at 03:46 AM
Lynn,
Thank you for stopping by my blog and your sweet comment. I loved your TT post. I love that Prop 8 passed. I found it incredible, but was so blessed!
Blessings to you today, sweet sis!
Posted by: Debra | November 06, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Thanks for the post its really encouraging...Yes i believe the sacredness of marriage...TC
Posted by: gen/entry | November 06, 2008 at 06:43 AM
Yes, I was sooooooooooo excited about Prop 8 too, truly the highlight of my day!!
Thank God for marriage, God is sooooo good.
Blessings to you this TT♥
Posted by: Susan | November 06, 2008 at 06:45 AM
I was so glad to hear the news that Prop 8 passed in CA. I'm thankful for the freedom to vote and voice my opinions without fear. And I am so thankful for marriage between one man and one woman.
Posted by: Debbie | November 06, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Thankful for this post. Thankful for you! God Bless.
Posted by: Bogie | November 06, 2008 at 08:40 AM
"life-long commitment that we develop Godly attributes such as selflessness and humility."
I like this defintion of marriage, so true!
I was happy to hear that the proposition passed in California as well.
God bless you today, friend!
Bethany
Posted by: BP | November 06, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Praise God - it was great to hear that it past....
Posted by: Tammy | November 06, 2008 at 05:47 PM
AMEN!! Rejoicing with you, my friend!!
Posted by: Susanne | November 06, 2008 at 08:35 PM
thank you for this beautiful reminder - it's a life long commitment. God bless you, lynn. ♥
Posted by: pia | November 06, 2008 at 08:43 PM