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December 21st, 2014, we celebrated as our son, Joshua, took Amanda to be his lawful wife, and we gained a wonderful, new daughter-in-love. In the age old mystery, the Lord began the work of making two become one.
Notice Josh’s joy – as the bridegroom beholds his bride in all her beauty.
Joining hands and heart, they take their vows.
The bride and bridegroom rejoice!
“Mine!” their hearts cry!
They only had eyes for each other. Sweet Sacredness; completely caught up in this moment.
What they’d been longing for, praying and anticipating, had finally arrived!
The old has passed~ the new has come!
Joining their life journeys, knit together by God’s love:
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Barclay
In our culture, the focus is usually on the Bride. The extreme preparation and festivities have birthed many magazines and even a TV show- Say Yes to the Dress. Add to that a Pinterest pinning board and brides can to ponder and plan to their hearts content.
But in the Bible, the focus is on both the bride- who is to be preparing herself for the greatest day of her life. And the Bridegroom- who is preparing to perfection the eternal home He has prepared for her!
As Josh and Amanda gazed at each other, their joy palpable, I couldn’t help but get a glimpse of the joy that awaits us all when our Bridegroom finally comes to get His bride- the church.
Preparation- longing- Daily perfuming ourselves in His fragrance, adorning ourselves with His beauty and gifts of grace- we wait in eager anticipation of the most epic wedding event of all time!
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Our Bridegroom is coming. Let us rejoice and be glad! The old life will pass and the new will come. He will be our God and we will be His bride.
Forever loved.
Surprising Treasures: A Forever Love Story
Revelation 19:7
Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.
New Living Translation
It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the best man is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success.
If you’re interested to read more about the wedding day of the Lamb to the Bride of Christ, click on the link below!
http://www.thebereancall.org/content/behold-bridegroom-comes
LOVED this!! What a beautiful portrayal of That Day when we will meet our Bridegroom!! Josh and Amanda are lovely together, and you can see the Love! May the Lord abundantly bless their lives and Life together!
Thanks Mid! The love the Lord- the love each other! My heart rejoices! Looking forward to That Day! It reminded me of the beautiful imagery in you book- The Faeren Lands by my author friend- Mid!
Anyone reading these comments should check out Mid’s book. here’s a link- Amazon pages: http://www.amazon.com/The-F%C3%A6ren-Lands-Mid-Stutsman/dp/148232783X
Cindy, thank you for mentioning The Faeren Lands!! I don’t know who kalahari is~ but it might be better to send people to my Amazon pages: http://www.amazon.com/The-F%C3%A6ren-Lands-Mid-Stutsman/dp/148232783X
Love you and all you do for the Kingdom!! ♥
Cindy,
Thanks for sharing this beautiful message and the delightful pictures! Look at the smiles on their faces and the love and joy in their eyes! This made my day.
God is so good.
Happy New Year to you and and your family.
In Christ,
Susan
Thanks Susan! It was a wonderful day- beautiful year- 2 marriages- 2 new grandchildren! The Lord is good. Hugs and blessings to you! May the Lord expand and bless your work this year!
“In our culture, the focus is usually on the Bride. But in the Bible, the focus is on both the bride- who is to be preparing herself for the greatest day of her life. And the Bridegroom- who is preparing to perfection the eternal home He has prepared for her!”
Good reason for this man to be in love with his Bridegroom. Such a mysterious, wondrous hope!
A wedding, vows spoke, a family increasing it’s circle; I could never stop being amazed by the sacred beauty of it all.
Cindy what a beautiful comparison to the return of Jesus Christ Wishing the married couple much happiness. Stopping him from the blogger CareGroup.yg
Thanks Carolyn! blessings to you!
and thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
Awwww myyyy gosssh. I’m just right here swooning.
Sweet Lux,
I love that marriage also illustrates Christ’s love for His bride! One day- we’re gonna be part of the most epic wedding of eternity! hugs and blessings Lux, and thanks for stopping by!
Your comment made my week! I’m smiling my head off right now. It was such a beautiful day. And if you just knew the backstory of their lives- you would be rejoicing with us in the love and joy God’s given them. It was tangible!
I love this!!
When my son was married last year, as everyone caught a glimpse of the bride as she emerged, I kept my eyes on my son to see his reaction. My heart was filled with great joy as he saw her in all her beauty and like you, I thought…wow… God is going to LOVE seeing us as we approach Him!!
congrats my sweet friend!
Marie
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Isn’t that so true Marie?! Our daughter, Moriah, got married this past July (2014) and of course, all eyes were on her- but I kept my eyes on Josh and it was just too precious for words. My little man- now a man in his own right- standing to receive his bride. Beautiful. hugs Marie