On the eve of our anniversary I keep thinking back to the day I married the love of my life. As we grow older I truly believe that we only grow closer together. I remember when we were younger there were days when Kay and I would have an argument and we could stay mad at each other, sometimes for long periods of time. That season has passed (at least for me). Now when I even try to stay irritated with her (those times usually end up being my fault anyway) I will attempt to give her "that look" and we end up breaking out in laughter. It is futile for me to even try. God has truly knitted us together. Even though one day it will happen for one of us, I can't imagine ever living without my Blue Eyes.
Do you believe that God will talk with you in the simplest of conversations? If you have never felt that you've heard the Lord speak to you, someday I will blog again about how to hear God's voice and give some ideas that may help you, but for right now I will tell you about one such day in which the Lord whispered to me. I was leaving work and my heart was heavy for a man that I had just met. He had just experienced the loss of his wife and I could feel his grief. As I prayed for him I couldn't stop thinking about the wonderful wife that God had given me. I began to think about our lives and I even pondered the question, "I wonder how much time we have left?" That was in January 2012 and I'll never forget the words that I immediately heard. I can even remember the exact place where I was in the parking lot. "YOU HAVE 25 MORE YEARS." It was so clear to me that it may has well have been audible. I don't believe it was, but sometimes when I think about that day I do wonder. Regardless, I do know when I hear from God and without a doubt I heard from Him that day. I was days away from turning 50 and we were within 6 months of 25 years. We have now reached 26 and if I really did hear correctly (which I know I did) we are past the halfway point. I'm not even sure how to explain exactly what I am feeling, but tonight as Kay has already gone off to bed I am filled with so much peace. Somehow I know that God will only continue to bring us even closer. For us, the two truly are one.
God has blessed me beyond what I ever could have imagined. As we celebrate 26 years, I have had two main thoughts that keep running through my head. I know that the beauty of my marriage is only possible because of the love that Jesus has for me. Besides being thankful for my wife, I also can't stop thinking of how Jesus loved me enough to suffer the pain of the cross so that I could gain eternal life. The greatest gift of love that could ever be given. I look forward to one day attending His marriage supper. The marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). And, of course, I can't stop thinking about my wife. We have reached 26 years of marriage. I wonder tonight as to how that time has been so fleeting. The seasons of life come and go so quickly. Four beautiful children and three precious grandchildren later, and Kay is still without a doubt the story of my life.
I have posted this song in honor of Kay before, but tonight I have to do it again. I heard this song when Dr. James Dobson featured it on "Focus on the Family" back in the late 80's. I was working in Christian radio at the time and I can remember hearing it like it was yesterday for the very first time. The lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes came quickly as I listened to the lyrics and thought of my wife. We had only been married either 1 or 2 years at the time. I think it was the next day I went out and bought the song, (back in the days of the cassette tape) played it for Kay and told her that the lyrics would always be in my heart for her.
All these years later.............they still are.
BLUE EYES, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH ME. THANK YOU FOR THE WAY THAT YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME. I DON'T DESERVE TO BE SO BLESSED. TODAY YOU ARE AND FOR ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE YOU WILL FOREVER BE:
...............................THE STORY OF MY LIFE!!!...................................
Do you believe that God will talk with you in the simplest of conversations? If you have never felt that you've heard the Lord speak to you, someday I will blog again about how to hear God's voice and give some ideas that may help you, but for right now I will tell you about one such day in which the Lord whispered to me. I was leaving work and my heart was heavy for a man that I had just met. He had just experienced the loss of his wife and I could feel his grief. As I prayed for him I couldn't stop thinking about the wonderful wife that God had given me. I began to think about our lives and I even pondered the question, "I wonder how much time we have left?" That was in January 2012 and I'll never forget the words that I immediately heard. I can even remember the exact place where I was in the parking lot. "YOU HAVE 25 MORE YEARS." It was so clear to me that it may has well have been audible. I don't believe it was, but sometimes when I think about that day I do wonder. Regardless, I do know when I hear from God and without a doubt I heard from Him that day. I was days away from turning 50 and we were within 6 months of 25 years. We have now reached 26 and if I really did hear correctly (which I know I did) we are past the halfway point. I'm not even sure how to explain exactly what I am feeling, but tonight as Kay has already gone off to bed I am filled with so much peace. Somehow I know that God will only continue to bring us even closer. For us, the two truly are one.
God has blessed me beyond what I ever could have imagined. As we celebrate 26 years, I have had two main thoughts that keep running through my head. I know that the beauty of my marriage is only possible because of the love that Jesus has for me. Besides being thankful for my wife, I also can't stop thinking of how Jesus loved me enough to suffer the pain of the cross so that I could gain eternal life. The greatest gift of love that could ever be given. I look forward to one day attending His marriage supper. The marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). And, of course, I can't stop thinking about my wife. We have reached 26 years of marriage. I wonder tonight as to how that time has been so fleeting. The seasons of life come and go so quickly. Four beautiful children and three precious grandchildren later, and Kay is still without a doubt the story of my life.
I have posted this song in honor of Kay before, but tonight I have to do it again. I heard this song when Dr. James Dobson featured it on "Focus on the Family" back in the late 80's. I was working in Christian radio at the time and I can remember hearing it like it was yesterday for the very first time. The lump in my throat and the tears in my eyes came quickly as I listened to the lyrics and thought of my wife. We had only been married either 1 or 2 years at the time. I think it was the next day I went out and bought the song, (back in the days of the cassette tape) played it for Kay and told her that the lyrics would always be in my heart for her.
All these years later.............they still are.
BLUE EYES, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. THANK YOU FOR STAYING WITH ME. THANK YOU FOR THE WAY THAT YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME. I DON'T DESERVE TO BE SO BLESSED. TODAY YOU ARE AND FOR ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE YOU WILL FOREVER BE:
...............................THE STORY OF MY LIFE!!!...................................
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