Monday, February 2, 2009

Marriage Monday- The Surprise Of Christian Marriage


I think my marriage was filled with surprise from the very beginning. We met in November of 1984, were engaged in December of 1984, and got married in April of 1985. So many people thought it was to quick, and said our marriage would not last. Well, on April 6th, we will celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. So, surprise surprise everyone!! Sometimes in a Christian marriage, there can be daily surprises. You never know what God is up to, but it is always something for your own good, that will only make your marriage stronger. God is the glue that securely holds our marriage together. We intend to stay stuck together with our Father forever. My husband has been hit with some major surprises in our marriage, through sickness and health has really been tested. My health is not good at all, but surprisingly, it has brought us even closer. We are strong, when we are going through the fires.

13 comments:

luvmy4sons said...

That is awesome. I love it when Christian marriage thrive. You and Lovebug are perfect for each other. congratulations on 24 years.

Joyfull said...

Amen! Love the part about God being the glue, how true!

Heather said...

wow, 24 years! that is so wonderful!

Sandi said...

I too love the surprise that my marriage brings. I'm glad you have a christian marriage.

Unknown said...

Denise,

Girl, you already know I think the world of you and that lovbug of yours....

I love what you wrote: So, surprise surprise everyone!!

Amen, Girl, Amen.. 24 years. The Lord is honored by your marriage. Thank you for sharing your widsom and celebration of marriage with me and everyone through Marriage Monday. Have a fantastic week. Hugs. me

bp said...

Praise God for a strong marriage.

Susannah said...

Amen! Health challenges certainly can be a surprise in marriage. Congratualtions on your 24 years together, Denise.

And thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday today.

Jennifer said...

Amen, Denise! God is the only glue that we need and divorce is not an option.

I love what you are saying in the face of people who think quickie marriage won't last...surprise, surprise.

We have one too...we met in Sept. '90, engaged Dec. '90 and married Feb. '91...we will celebrate 18 years on the 23rd of this month.

God is so good!!! We couldn't have done it without Him.

Gretchen said...

What an example your marriage is to others, Denise. God bless you both.

The Dementia Nurse said...

Thanks for sharing such a happy story, Beautiful. Here's to the next 24!

Faith said...

Beautiful....congrats on 24 years! Thank the Lord for your Christian marriage..thanks for sharing...

Donetta said...

We too married a few weeks after we met. Two weeks after we decided too.
Met in January, First date in February, married in march it will be 27 years.

Laurie Ann said...

I love it! That's such a sweet story. Steve and I began dating August 19, 1990 and married May 11, 1991. We didn't believe the naysayers either. We'll celebrate 18 years together soon! Congrats, Denise.