There was a wedding today. Weddings are always nice to be at; a celebration for a friend who found love. The mini sermon given by the pastor got a hold of my attention as he explained the significance of "leaving" and "cleaving" during the beginning process of marriage.
Leaving the sinful single lifestyle, and attaching oneself to another person in good faith. Most importantly, intrusting that relationship in Christ.
I don't know about anyone else, but that last part added a whole new dimension to my understanding of taking up those vows. I'll admit that my idea of marriages vaguely centered on Christ being the one holding it together. It was there-- I know being a Christian and all was a good thing in a marriage, but it was hard to understand how not having God focused on the picture could take all that away.
There is so much more to it than just simply giving all your care to another person, and it's one of those things that easily slip out the other ear when your eyes start wandering off again.
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