Jennifer and Bobby

So my niece married Bobby yesterday. I had yet to meet him (they are in the army and live in England, so when he has been in Minnesota he has been very busy) but he seems just perfect for Jennifer. I was so impressed with his outgoing and unassuming personality. He was also super funny and easy going...all characteristics that either match or compliment Jennifer so well.

But it was when they danced their dance, that the love was so crystal clear. They way they held one another and looked into each others' eyes...it was pure love...it was so easy to recognize the presence of God in their marriage.

My prayers go to them this day and all days, because marriage is such a blessing, and yet it takes a lot of work. God, who is love, is with them, and will give them the strength they need when difficult times arise, but too often it seems, people give in to hopelessness or despair, rather than draw on that love.

When we have that partner in life, it is so wonderful to share all that we are and all that we experience. I could not imagine what my life would be like without Ryan, who is always there for me, who listens to me, supports me, and laughs with me. He is the one I count on, no matter what, because God has given us one another to experience life together.

God is a god who is in relationship....Father, Son and Spirit...it makes such sense that we, too, are to be in relationship with others, in God's love, as we go through life. For some of us, it is a spouse, for others a friend, for some, a community...whomever we have, may we all recognize God's presence in those relationships.

Blessings to Jennifer and Bobby...May the love they feel this day be the source of strength thoughout their marriage! Thanks be to God for bringing them together.