The conditions were perfect. 72 degrees, light south wind. Longview gardens were in full bloom. Six groomsmen, young and handsome stood to my left, Six bridesmaids, in all their beauty, stood to my right. All of their parents were beaming. The singer, well the singer was our friend Amy. It doesnt get any better than that. The bride, a young lady that I have known for ten years, since she was a youngster, stands glowing, holding the arm of a fine young Chrisitan man. The payoff? The kicker? They really love each other. The backdrop to my view included the beautiful longview mansion and the horse drawn carriage that delivered the bride to the gardens. After the wedding, when the bride and groom held each other for their first dance, outside overhead, fireworks lit up the night sky.
At this moment I was struck with a thought. "Every wedding should be this beautiful. Every couple that starts out should be celebrated just like this." Now I know that not everyone can be celebrated in this fashion. I have two daughters and their weddings are not going to be like this. But they should be. Why? Because when two people find love, there should be a massive celebration. Like no other. To know love is a joy uncomparable to anything else. You may find it in a husband, wife, mother, father, sister, brother, friend, cat or dog, but to know love is a gift above all gifts. It is the gift of God. In fact, God is love. Just to sit here this morning and think about the word "love" makes me feel good.
If you woke up this morning and you have someone that loves you, you are blessed beyond measure. Whether romantic love or the love of a friend or family member, no amount of money can purcase such a gift, no valuable is worth trading for it.
If there is any love in your life at all, stand up and shout! Sing out! Praise the Lord! Thank God for His many gifts. Every gift of love should be celebrated!
Its a beautiful day in God's world. Be sure to see the good.
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